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 4,719 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 williamw4498
Connecticut
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March 29th, 2024
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It was fast and she was very nice. She was very helpful and made sure that everything was correct.

Date of experience: March 19, 2024

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Washington
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March 10th, 2024
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He is Very good and really knows how to really help out

Date of experience: March 10, 2024

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Pennsylvania
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March 30th, 2024
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Excellent service, answered all questions courteously.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024

Thumbnail of user amandan1161
Minnesota
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March 29th, 2024
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He was very professional and kind. He was also very helpful and knowledgeable about the area.

Date of experience: March 19, 2024

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Florida
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March 30th, 2024
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Kind & efficient with clear communication. Thank you so much

Date of experience: March 20, 2024

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Minnesota
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February 5th, 2024
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Pleasant, helpful and efficient. Found a better price and the room size we requested

Date of experience: February 5, 2024

Thumbnail of user jenniferb4563
Nevada
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March 22nd, 2023
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I will definitely have the cruze on from here in out… police are just zoned in to a black Altima

Date of experience: March 22, 2023

Thumbnail of user theodores307
Michigan
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October 5th, 2023
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Called trying to book a room, but no information unless we book with them, unless we book the room. RIDICULOUS

Date of experience: September 5, 2023

Thumbnail of user debram2165
North Dakota
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March 28th, 2024
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Was a wonderful man, all kinds of help, very cheerful. Highly recommend.

Date of experience: March 18, 2024

Thumbnail of user ginat318
New York
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March 28th, 2024
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Very kind amd helped me become a Hyatt member to save money.

Date of experience: March 18, 2024

Thumbnail of user barryd349
Pennsylvania
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February 26th, 2024
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Very knowledgeable and helpful with reservations and room type. Also requested first floor

Date of experience: February 26, 2024

Thumbnail of user nellh22
Kentucky
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March 27th, 2024
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Candice was very professional and helpful in helping me reserve rooms.Thank you.

Date of experience: March 17, 2024

Thumbnail of user nedk44
California
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January 29th, 2024
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Brandon did a super job helping me book a room. He was very helpful.

Date of experience: January 29, 2024

Thumbnail of user allenb564
Pennsylvania
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March 5th, 2024
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Very helpful and concise! Reviewed all info and data. Gave me options and listened to my needs.

Date of experience: March 5, 2024

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Ohio
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March 25th, 2024
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Was wonderful speaking to an English speaking representative.

Date of experience: March 15, 2024

Thumbnail of user marahat
South Carolina
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March 26th, 2024
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Lauren was patient, courteous and gave exceptional customer service.

Date of experience: March 16, 2024

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Pennsylvania
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March 26th, 2024
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Corey was knowledgeable, helpful, professional. Great job!

Date of experience: March 16, 2024

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Wisconsin
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March 26th, 2024
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Thank you for all the help rommel did a fantastic job!

Date of experience: March 16, 2024

Thumbnail of user kevinh2984
Pennsylvania
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March 24th, 2024
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I loved the entire experience. I have to give 50 characters? Now I don't like the experience.

Date of experience: March 14, 2024

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Pennsylvania
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January 16th, 2024
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Booked a room with the help of Shawn. Very insightful and he was a pleasure to talk to. Great job!

Date of experience: January 16, 2024

Thumbnail of user valerieb999
Oklahoma
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January 23rd, 2024
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Great job! Friendly and made the process easy. Would use the reservation service again!

Date of experience: January 23, 2024

Thumbnail of user jaimeb298
Pennsylvania
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January 23rd, 2024
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She was amazing :) she assisted very well with my room reservations for a meeting.

Date of experience: January 23, 2024

Thumbnail of user wyattc74
California
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March 25th, 2024
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Gustavo was extremely professional and very helpful

Date of experience: March 15, 2024

Thumbnail of user markp3381
Illinois
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March 6th, 2024
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Bea was very professional and helpful, I think a raise and a bonus is in order

Date of experience: March 6, 2024

Thumbnail of user cindyb1900
Tennessee
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March 24th, 2024
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The representative was very polite and helpful. He answered all my questions.

Date of experience: March 14, 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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