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 barbaraf1801
Arizona
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April 19th, 2023
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I just had a great experience with Juan. I needed to change my reservation due to a death in my family. He handled everything very professionally.

Date of experience: April 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user davidm10563
Nebraska
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December 14th, 2023
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From start to finish was very nice, Joyce was very pleasant and guided me through the booking process.

Date of experience: December 14, 2023

Thumbnail of user daniellec991
New Jersey
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March 12th, 2023
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Joey was very helpful. Thank you. We truly appreciate all the help you gave us. He was able to help us find a hotel last minute.

Date of experience: March 12, 2023

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Delaware
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May 11th, 2023
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Something is happening in Leesburg on the dates I need a room! Tometeo was so patient in helping me find alternate places. He was terrific

Date of experience: May 11, 2023

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New Jersey
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January 30th, 2024
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I needed a specific room for me and my wife for a business meeting for 2 nights and Lauren was courteous and efficient - and also pleasant! Thanks!

Date of experience: January 30, 2024

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Missouri
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January 9th, 2024
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Cesar was very helpful and professional and was able to find the group rate for the fundraising event we are attending

Date of experience: January 9, 2024

Thumbnail of user reginaldl77
Washington
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November 25th, 2023
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Very polite honest and up front had a good conversation with her she explained everything very professional overall she needs a rise

Date of experience: November 25, 2023

Thumbnail of user jamesd5352
Washington
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March 28th, 2024
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Kellee was very professional and helpful.
As well as pilot it was pleasure talking with her on our booking.

Date of experience: March 18, 2024

Thumbnail of user jarede93
California
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February 14th, 2024
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Great customer service and was extremely helpful helping me in the process. I will definitely recommend this hotel.

Date of experience: February 14, 2024

Thumbnail of user diannas177
Washington
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August 15th, 2023
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Gal was very pleasant and very patient. Helped locate right hotel and deal with card number input issue.

Date of experience: August 15, 2023

Thumbnail of user sandrab3628
North Carolina
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September 18th, 2023
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I was charged twice the normal room rate, promised a gift I never received, and later found out I was speaking with someone from Bancock rather than NC! I will NEVER use this website again!

Date of experience: August 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user kennethe481
Colorado
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October 30th, 2023
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Amanda assisted me with making a reservation. She was polite and knew what she was doing. Great experience!

Date of experience: October 30, 2023

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Washington
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October 3rd, 2023
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Made it very simple and easy! Answered my questions and booked our stay quickly! He was very polite.

Date of experience: October 3, 2023

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Florida
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August 24th, 2023
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Overall, I was made to feel safe and comfortable with my planning. Very very accommodating and kind person.

Date of experience: August 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user jenniferw3632
Texas
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January 23rd, 2024
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Lauren was extremely professional and extremely efficient. My reservation was booked easily within about 5 minutes.

Date of experience: January 23, 2024

Thumbnail of user katherinew683
Indiana
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June 5th, 2023
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Laura was great! She was willing to look at several options and very helpful. A very pleasant experience!

Date of experience: June 5, 2023

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North Carolina
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June 20th, 2023
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Had no problems with the representative and listened to all my requests and answered all questions without hesitation

Date of experience: June 20, 2023

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Canada
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June 15th, 2023
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Staff Diane is very pleasant lady, very helpful looking for my reservation and very friendly, thank u Diane appreciated your help thanks

Date of experience: June 15, 2023

Thumbnail of user michaelm12476
New York
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August 11th, 2023
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I had a basic question about some amenity listed on line. The rep researched the item and quickly had the answer. A+

Date of experience: August 11, 2023

Thumbnail of user kirsteno27
Washington
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July 22nd, 2023
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I just spoke with Dawn and was able to book a room with no problems. She was so helpful and very nice!

Date of experience: July 22, 2023

Thumbnail of user matthewl1410
Australia
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August 17th, 2023
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Fast, easy and very helpful. I have never found a motel that I wanted in my price range so easy and quick.

Date of experience: August 17, 2023

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Canada
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July 25th, 2023
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Very helpful and helped calm me down in a anxiety attack and wanting to help find the best price was very helpful

Date of experience: July 25, 2023

Thumbnail of user jerrilynk5
Mississippi
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June 15th, 2023
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Really, the experience was exceptional. David worked with me, and the family to get the best option for us. Thank you David

Date of experience: June 15, 2023

Thumbnail of user debrac1443
Oklahoma
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March 2nd, 2023
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Arlene worked hard to find me a hotel stay which I had been looking for a place for over a week! Yay!

Date of experience: March 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user ilan.g
California
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October 29th, 2023

They pretend to be the hotel, be aware of them being a fraud.
If you book with them you lose your money.

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Date of experience: September 29, 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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