Review of BookOnline: Don't use!
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California
2 reviews
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May 18th, 2022

I try to book directly with the hotel and their website had me thinking I was. I made an error on my dates and immediately contacted them to fix the mistake. They were argumentative. I insisted on speaking to a supervisor and was placed on hold and eventually hung up on. I called right back and had the very same experience! There is no customer service here! I would never use them!

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Date of experience: May 18, 2022

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BookOnline has a rating of 4.6 stars from 4,661 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 kathyj587
Arizona
2 reviews
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July 15th, 2023
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Edgar was great. The room smells awful. Asked for a sofa, got a loveseat. Need a sofa due to back injury.

Date of experience: July 15, 2023

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Tennessee
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May 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

I was cut off mid-reservation and called the Choice number. Melissa was a tremendous help, very confident, knowledgable and very patient.

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Date of experience: May 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user andrewm2724
Kentucky
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February 28th, 2023
Verified purchase

Shaahi was awesome! This was the most simple hotel reservation I've ever made!

Thanks for the help, Shaahi!

Life is good

Date of experience: February 28, 2023

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Florida
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May 26th, 2023
Verified purchase

Jamestown NY Doubletree
Ashley is as efficient and helpful…
Smooth reservation…
I was thrilled I had someone to talk to…
That was knowledgeable and easy to understand

Date of experience: May 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user geoffreyc167
Tennessee
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January 17th, 2024
Verified purchase

Shawn did a really nice job. Kept working until we achieved best rate! Couldn't ask for better service.

Date of experience: January 17, 2024

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New York
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March 23rd, 2023
Verified purchase

Vanell was very polite, informative and helpful. She answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns.

Date of experience: March 23, 2023

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Kentucky
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March 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

Call rep was very polite and very imfornative. I asked about the breakfast and other amenities and he was able to explain everything clearly!

Date of experience: March 4, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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July 21st, 2023
Verified purchase

Richard was very helpful booking my rooms. He helped me until everything was done to my satifaction.

Date of experience: July 21, 2023

Thumbnail of user ashleyo406
Arizona
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February 8th, 2023
Verified purchase

She was great and very accommodating! Couldn't find what I was looking for but it was nice to be able to speak to someone!

Date of experience: February 8, 2023

Thumbnail of user helenu628
New Jersey
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May 18th, 2024
Verified purchase

I appreciate Tory's help in booking rooms for me and my parents. She is great! Very professional!

Date of experience: May 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user gregr958
Maryland
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May 18th, 2024
Verified purchase

Very helpful.
Made the reservation easy
Looking forward our stay.

Date of experience: May 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user joes2883
New York
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June 3rd, 2023
Verified purchase

Was extremely rude and hung up on me. Waited on hold for a few minutes just to be disrespected and hung up on. A complete and total waste of my time

Date of experience: May 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user jimmyt242
District of Columbia
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November 9th, 2023

Added $100 processing fee to the $129 Best West room fee. They are a "wholesaler" not a Priceline. Fee was not clearly stated on the webpage.

Date of experience: October 10, 2023

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New Mexico
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October 12th, 2023
Verified purchase

Edgar was very courteous, polite and above all very helpful. Edgar made my experience booki g on line very pleasant.

Date of experience: October 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user barbarat1832
Washington
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October 24th, 2023
Verified purchase

She was sooo patient with me, she found a room for me within my price range, she was so pleasant, a job well done, she's a keeper, awesome!

Date of experience: October 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user martino224
Mississippi
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June 30th, 2023
Verified purchase

Very helpful ask a question and Elisee very helpful answered my question took time it was the correct hotel I was looking for..

Date of experience: June 30, 2023

Thumbnail of user kv152
Arizona
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April 29th, 2023
Verified purchase

Suleima was very pleasant and professional and reviewed the information again to insure all was correct.

Date of experience: April 29, 2023

Thumbnail of user georgetrayt
Pennsylvania
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July 17th, 2023
Verified purchase

Emilee was great. She was articulate, attentive, well mannered and very helpful. She was a delight and is a extremely valuable asset to your team.

Date of experience: July 17, 2023

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Nebraska
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August 14th, 2023
Verified purchase

She was very good at helping me seemed like she knew what she was doing which I really appreciate that and a very good woket

Date of experience: August 14, 2023

Thumbnail of user gregoryw744
Alabama
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March 24th, 2023
Verified purchase

I couldn't book online so I called the agent and he helped me. Quentin was a great help and very knowledgeable. He was able to book me very quickly.

Date of experience: March 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user gregd785
New York
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March 24th, 2023
Verified purchase

Great experience I got a real handicapped room not a room with a bar screwed into the wall hodgepodge.

Date of experience: March 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user earlw190
New York
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May 28th, 2023
Verified purchase

Your person I spoke with on the phone booked my room in the wrong state so now I won't even get my money back I paid $118 for nothing

Date of experience: April 28, 2023

Thumbnail of user wondac2
Georgia
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August 30th, 2023
Verified purchase

My experience with Brandon was great He answered my questions and concerns about booking at the Hilton Garden.

Date of experience: July 31, 2023

Thumbnail of user yolandar324
New York
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August 16th, 2023
Verified purchase

When I called I was already upset. I was lucky enough to get Akeysia. She was very nice and patient. Thank you so much.

Date of experience: August 16, 2023

Thumbnail of user teresao510
Pennsylvania
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May 17th, 2024
Verified purchase

Good experience on the phone. Very helpful. Happy Mother's Day

Date of experience: May 7, 2024

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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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