Review of BookOnline: Scammers, Buyers Beware
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Alabama
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October 19th, 2022

Went to make reservations at Sleep Inn & ended up with Book Online. Was charged twice what was quoted. Contacted Book Online where I was informed of their NO Refund policy. Filed a claim against their fraudulent practices. Scammers.

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Avoid this site, it's a scam.

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Date of experience: October 19, 2022

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BookOnline has a rating of 4.6 stars from 4,662 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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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 87.9%
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Top Positive Review

“Great Service!”

Susan M.
12/16/24

We tried booking at a Toronto hotel but there was no availability Joyce, in Reservations at the Canopy Hotel, was a terrific help. She checked throughout other establishments until we found what we were looking for. She saved us time, and was most pleasant and helpful! Thanks Joyce. Bruce and Susan McKie

Date of experience: 12/6/24
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Top Critical Review

“BEWARE THIS COMPANY IS A SCAM”

Lynne F.
12/13/24

1 star only because they dont allow negative stars. This company is operating with misleading and deceptive practices which are illegal in Australia. The only way to stop or limit there scam behaviour is to warn people. I made a booking with Bookonlie.com not realising they were an american website. They charged american $ for a booking in Australia for an Australian hotel. They also charged over $50 aus for insurance which I did not select. When I call and complained they chose to cancel my booking. I DID NOT ASK FOR THE BOOKING TO BE CANCELLED> So now i have lost over $600 and have no accomodation. Numerous calls to - yes you guessed it a Phillipino call centre - i have had no help. They tell me someone will call me back but it has now been over 2 weeks. The last call centre person tried to assure me they were a highly professional internal company. MMM you would wonder if this was correct why they would need to steal from people.

Date of experience: 11/26/24
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Thumbnail of user valentinar55
Virginia
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April 17th, 2024
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Kellee was friendlyC knowledgeable and made the booking experience a quick and easy one. Well done Kellee

Date of experience: April 7, 2024

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Arizona
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November 3rd, 2023
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Horrible I was told by Katherine that I could have a room even though it was 12:45 but not so. I paid 150 dollars for a room I can't use

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Date of experience: October 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user timothys1690
Washington
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October 19th, 2023
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Very good experience thank you. I come here often because the rooms are clean and the noise is low, very good

Date of experience: October 19, 2023

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Delaware
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May 30th, 2024
Verified purchase

Excellent service easier than navigating on the web

Date of experience: May 20, 2024

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Maine
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May 29th, 2024
Verified purchase

Jennifer booked my room for memorial day weekend, she is awesome!

Date of experience: May 19, 2024

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Virginia
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May 29th, 2024
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Jennifer was very helpful and efficient. Thank you!

Date of experience: May 19, 2024

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New York
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May 30th, 2024
Verified purchase

She was friendly and efficient at getting us booked!

Date of experience: May 20, 2024

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Virginia
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October 11th, 2023
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He was cordial, efficient and friendly! It was a easy process. I was able to book the rooms i needed quickly.

Date of experience: October 11, 2023

Thumbnail of user rons1418
Pennsylvania
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March 11th, 2023
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Very professional and courteous. Great job. He helped me with an over the phone reservation and made the experience very enjoyable.

Date of experience: March 11, 2023

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Massachusetts
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July 8th, 2023
Verified purchase

Joyce was very pleasant and professional, and got my reservation fixed and confirmed in very short time with a great attitude.

Date of experience: July 8, 2023

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North Carolina
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March 5th, 2023
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Booking on the phone was very easy. Giovanna was very nice and answered all of my questions. Easier than booking online.

Date of experience: March 5, 2023

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Tennessee
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June 1st, 2023
Verified purchase

Took be through the whole program.told what I was getting for fee.show where to go to see what we were getting

Date of experience: June 1, 2023

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Maryland
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August 3rd, 2023
Verified purchase

The customer service rep was very pleasant and provided me with options for booking and made the process simple and easy.

Date of experience: August 3, 2023

Thumbnail of user estebanr65
Missouri
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December 25th, 2023
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Very pleasant, professionalism and friendly reservation service, glad to talk with a real person with a heart and soul...

Date of experience: December 25, 2023

Thumbnail of user stacyr387
Virginia
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June 18th, 2023
Verified purchase

Awesome. Love her! So easy. So kind. So understanding. Never had this experience before making a reservation. She deserves a raise!

Date of experience: June 18, 2023

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Texas
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March 7th, 2023
Verified purchase

Wonderful experience! So nice and so helpful. She made things so easy for me and answered my questions about the hotel.

Date of experience: March 7, 2023

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Arizona
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September 3rd, 2023
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Trisha was very nice and efficient. Very clear on everything. I enjoyed my talk with her. She was courteous and pleasant.

Date of experience: September 3, 2023

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Missouri
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September 7th, 2023
Verified purchase

She helped me perfectly and relieved my stress. My wait time was minimal and Justine was a pleasure to speak with.

Date of experience: September 7, 2023

Thumbnail of user kennethl976
Georgia
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July 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Experience in hotel reception and really good he did I'll send the job and provide me with all the information and I command him on the job

Date of experience: July 22, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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September 18th, 2023
Verified purchase

Could not find phone number for Wendover location. Brittany was very helpful finding a number for me.

Date of experience: September 18, 2023

Thumbnail of user nathanielh183
Washington
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January 2nd, 2024
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Informative and to the point. I was unable to book a room, however, I was offered a link to be placed on a standby status.

Date of experience: January 2, 2024

Thumbnail of user lindar3123
Pennsylvania
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March 26th, 2023
Verified purchase

Micheal was kind, knowledgeable, and took the time to understand our situation. He was quick and efficient.

Date of experience: March 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user pamelar1643
Colorado
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August 10th, 2023
Verified purchase

Reservation went well; however, I specifically asked if there was a pool and was told yes. There is no pool! This is not acceptable!

Date of experience: July 11, 2023

Thumbnail of user virginiak808
Indiana
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May 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Lauren was awesome. She was patient, kind, and incredibly motivated to find what I was looking for at the price I wanted to pay.

Date of experience: May 22, 2023

Thumbnail of user gregl945
New York
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July 14th, 2023
Verified purchase

Excellent experience! Dawn spoke very clearly and slowly allowing me to understand and agree to the reservation

Date of experience: July 14, 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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