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 cindyt696
Arizona
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March 8th, 2024
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I had a great experience and received excellent customer service😊

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Date of experience: March 8, 2024

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Illinois
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December 4th, 2023
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Easy and operator was professional and helpful. I hope my stay is the same.

Date of experience: December 4, 2023

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Louisiana
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November 15th, 2023
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The agent was very helpful and kind. No problems making the reservations at all

Date of experience: November 15, 2023

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California
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November 15th, 2023
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Jennifer was extremely helpful and very friendly. She made the reservation process very easy.

Date of experience: November 15, 2023

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Michigan
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March 7th, 2024
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Emmanuel was patient, listened, and efficiently presented the information I needed.

Date of experience: March 7, 2024

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Nevada
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November 14th, 2023
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Great service. Lauren made it easy and simple booking for me. Thank you Lauren.

Date of experience: November 14, 2023

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Georgia
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August 13th, 2023
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Christa was kind and patience helping us re book our cancelled flight flight

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Date of experience: August 13, 2023

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New York
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August 12th, 2023
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Absolutely helpful could do enough for me! She was kind and courteous and knowledgeable!

Date of experience: August 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user michelleg2276
New Jersey
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April 23rd, 2023
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Ashley did a great job making sure I was booking a the correct location.

Date of experience: April 23, 2023

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Missouri
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August 14th, 2023
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I was able to book with an agent who was super friendly and knowledgeable.

Date of experience: August 14, 2023

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Canada
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April 24th, 2023
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Just booked a room and he answered all my questions and was very pleasant

Date of experience: April 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user kathleenf1288
Minnesota
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June 23rd, 2023
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Very pleasant to talk with the booking agent, she was very helpful and patient

Date of experience: June 23, 2023

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Maryland
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February 14th, 2023
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She was wonderful… she helped me to find the right hotel and explained everything

Date of experience: February 14, 2023

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Wisconsin
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June 21st, 2023
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Rating a five star did an excellent job of finding us a decent hotel

Date of experience: June 21, 2023

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Minnesota
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July 9th, 2023
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Great service and help. We were able to book rooms pretty fast and efficiently.

Date of experience: July 9, 2023

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Arizona
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October 30th, 2023
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Reservation was quickly accomplished and agent answered all my questions. Booking process was easy.

Date of experience: October 30, 2023

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California
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July 26th, 2023
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Great communication and help. Hyatt has always been good to me and the family.

Date of experience: July 26, 2023

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Virginia
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April 3rd, 2023
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Great attention to detail, patient and friendly. The payment system was easy to use.

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Date of experience: April 3, 2023

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Florida
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February 21st, 2023
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Quick, and efficient. Very polite and helpful. She helped book a pet friendly room.

Date of experience: February 21, 2023

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California
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May 21st, 2023
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Helpful and professional. Very pleasant and patient, checked quite a few options including price.

Date of experience: May 21, 2023

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Texas
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March 6th, 2024
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Even with phone line difficulty, he was extremely patient and helpful

Date of experience: March 6, 2024

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Virginia
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July 2nd, 2023
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My answers was definitely answered and I'm pleased wit the help that was given

Date of experience: July 2, 2023

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Oregon
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March 6th, 2024
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Great he was very informative and nice, not sure what else to say

Date of experience: March 6, 2024

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Utah
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August 27th, 2023
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He hung up on me when I asked to talked to the front desk

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

Thumbnail of user donnaa1552
California
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June 21st, 2023
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Very personable, professional and seems like he enjoys his job and the Sheraton family.

Date of experience: June 21, 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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