Review of BookOnline: Poses as genuine hotel site then adds crazy fees
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New York
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September 20th, 2022
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They disguise the site URL to look like the direct hotel website in Google search. It wasn't until I saw the $150+ "tax and recovery fee" on a $214 reservation that I realized something was off. By then I'd already booked. I canceled the reservation, but the site isn't clear on whether or not they refund the exorbitant fees. For comparison, booking directly on Marriott had $34 in government taxes and fees. Bookonline.com is crazy.

Tip for consumers:
Don't. Just don't. Book anywhere else - directly with the hotel, Priceline, Booking.com, Truvago, Kayak - anywhere else.

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Date of experience: September 20, 2022

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BookOnline has a rating of 4.6 stars from 4,701 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with BookOnline most frequently mention customer service, great job, and hotel room. BookOnline ranks 4th among Hotels sites.

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Thumbnail of user louisc591
Texas
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August 7th, 2023
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She was very sweet and helpful! She was able to help me book my hotel efficiently and fast. She made sure I was all taken care of before we hung up.

Date of experience: August 7, 2023

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Wisconsin
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September 10th, 2023
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Rachel was terrific! Easy to book with her. Only way to be better would be if app would work when booking a second room.

Date of experience: September 10, 2023

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Illinois
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May 9th, 2023
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Quick & accommodating. Charlie did a great job helping me find a place to stay in the area I was looking to find. Thanks!

Date of experience: May 9, 2023

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Michigan
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January 5th, 2024
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Caroline was very helpful and took extra steps to address my unique request. She was lovely, thoughtful and genuine

Date of experience: January 5, 2024

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Mississippi
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February 3rd, 2024
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Caesar was polite and very professional. He was determined to help me find accommodations to for my trip. Caesar you are awesome!

Date of experience: February 3, 2024

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New York
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February 11th, 2024
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Neal was professional, curious & knowledgeable.
He was patient & answered all my questions.
Neal made booking hotel easy.
Thanks you

Date of experience: February 11, 2024

Super Associate Neal
February 11th, 2024
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• Previous review

Neal was very professional, helpful and curious during the booking of reservation.
He was patient, and answered all my questions.
Neal make hotel booking easy. Great experience with book oinline
Thanls

Date of experience: February 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user stephanyh27
Florida
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April 27th, 2024
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Steeve was awesome. Listened to my needs. Helped me lengthen my needs for the wedding and helped we take care of the extra room for UK GUEST!

Date of experience: April 17, 2024

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Missouri
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March 10th, 2024
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Very pushy not explaining prices for conjoined room besides repeating are you gonna book its 59 to 193 a night then hung up on me

Date of experience: February 29, 2024

Thumbnail of user gabriellew143
New York
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January 26th, 2024
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Overall very quick and easy booking process. Brandon was very polite and helpful with all of my questions.

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Date of experience: January 26, 2024

Thumbnail of user aynalemt
Maryland
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December 11th, 2023
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The agent is very professional and helpful. I am very pleased with the service. He should get a bonus.

Date of experience: December 11, 2023

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Virginia
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February 13th, 2024
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The young msn was courteous & patient since I was traveling in a car & it was noisy & had to ask him to repeat questions.

Date of experience: February 13, 2024

Thumbnail of user shelleyk161
Oregon
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June 7th, 2023

I was charged more than half of the room rate in "fees" The room was 349 and the fees were 200. No one answers the support 888# and the chat bots are terrible. COMPLETE SCAM FRAUDS

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SCAM, FRAUDS, TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERIVCE> STEER CLEAR

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Date of experience: May 8, 2023

Thumbnail of user annam2505
South Carolina
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February 27th, 2024
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Booking reservations went smoothly and Nicholas answered all of my questions. We're looking forward to our upcoming stay! Thank you!

Date of experience: February 27, 2024

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Mississippi
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November 29th, 2023
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Friendly and went the extra step to make sure pet friendly included the lizard we have traveling with us.

Date of experience: November 29, 2023

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Michigan
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November 27th, 2023
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First the connection was in Fort Lauderdale Florida but I wanted Paul's Valley Ok. Amy made the correction and all is well.

Date of experience: November 27, 2023

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Maryland
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July 11th, 2023
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He was direct and willing to help we look forward to using your hotel in the near future. Hope your service at your hotel is equally satisfied.

Date of experience: July 11, 2023

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Massachusetts
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August 5th, 2023
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Very helpful getting a room at the last minute! Representative was very nice and got the reservation made quickly.

Date of experience: August 5, 2023

Thumbnail of user glendai19
Pennsylvania
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July 20th, 2023
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Sawn was excellent in assisting me in finding a hotel on very short notice! She treated me like family

Date of experience: July 20, 2023

Thumbnail of user ginah459
New York
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March 24th, 2023
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Excellent! I have stayed here before and was very happy with my experience! I wanted to stay here again!

Date of experience: March 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user jeffreyl1592
Wisconsin
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June 15th, 2024
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Very courteous representative. Took care of my requests quickly and efficiently.

Date of experience: June 5, 2024

Thumbnail of user lindam6461
New York
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June 15th, 2024
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Super great, thoughtful, and a nice experience to compete my reservation.

Date of experience: June 5, 2024

Thumbnail of user ericat265
New Mexico
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July 20th, 2023
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I called to make a reservation and Ashley was quick and resourceful, and made my whole experience. Super amazing.

Date of experience: July 20, 2023

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Virginia
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August 17th, 2023
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Cory was proficient sufficient and efficient he explained everything and help me to understand and get my reservations made

Date of experience: August 17, 2023

Thumbnail of user zinedinm
Arizona
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July 1st, 2023
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Great job! Did a great job of answering my questions and making sure I understood everything correctly. Very knowledgeable.

Date of experience: July 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user marcellay5
Nevada
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February 18th, 2023
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Rachel was a friendly and very helpful person guiding me through the checking in process. Very patient with me!

Date of experience: January 19, 2023

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BookOnline is an independent travel network with access to rooms in thousands of hotels and approximately 200 countries worldwide. Our goal is to help you find the best value in travel accommodations online for destinations around the world. We offer locations in over 200 countries as well as thousands of great properties here in the United States of America.

BookOnline is focused on bringing our customers the most current and relevant results for their hotel needs. We do this by investing in technology and systems to create a better buying process in a secure environment. We have developed an intuitive web design for multiple devices that hopefully aid in your ability to find the information you need and book the property at your convenience. This technology also allows us to create dynamic results for our advertising, allowing us to show you the most relevant results for your search.

The end result is you find the property you are looking for with a minimal number of clicks and zoom right through into the checkout on your phone, tablet, or computer. Enjoy Book Online and all that we offer. We hope to add to our list of growing happy customers.

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