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 carolb3779
Texas
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February 3rd, 2024
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Was able to reserve exactly what I wanted.
Don't really like the 'no cancellations' policy.

Date of experience: February 3, 2024

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Indiana
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February 3rd, 2024
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Arturo was excellent! Very professional, kind, and knowledgeable.

Date of experience: February 3, 2024

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Indiana
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January 29th, 2024
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Marcus was most helpful and polite and most of all professional

Date of experience: January 29, 2024

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Minnesota
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December 2nd, 2023
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I could not understand him and he didn't seem to understand me

Date of experience: November 9, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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February 1st, 2024
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She was very helpful helping me add another day for my stay.

Date of experience: February 1, 2024

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Ohio
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February 1st, 2024
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Nick was great thank you 😊 we appreciate it. 1st time staying here.

Date of experience: February 1, 2024

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Washington
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February 1st, 2024
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Quick and easy, like it should be. One phone call.

Date of experience: February 1, 2024

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California
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February 1st, 2024
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Fast efficient and professional. Very well done.looking forward to my visit at The Morgan

Date of experience: February 1, 2024

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Massachusetts
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October 14th, 2023
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Dawn was courteous and very professional. She handled the service very well

Date of experience: October 14, 2023

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Florida
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October 16th, 2023
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Professional, polite answered all my questions in a kind a courteous manner.

Date of experience: October 16, 2023

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Illinois
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November 3rd, 2023
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Very professional. Got the job done. Answered all the questions. Thank you.

Date of experience: November 3, 2023

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Nebraska
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January 23rd, 2024
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Very kind and helpful. Lauren was very friendly and answered all my questions. Thank you Lauren.

Date of experience: January 23, 2024

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Louisiana
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October 19th, 2023
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He performed well over the phone. He was very pleasant and informative.

Date of experience: October 19, 2023

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Canada
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October 24th, 2023
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Did a great job and easy to understand. Straight to the point.

Date of experience: October 24, 2023

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West Virginia
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August 5th, 2023
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Good. Took care of my request well and in good time thanks

Date of experience: August 5, 2023

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Texas
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April 19th, 2023
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Easy to work with and on point. Very clear communication and fast.

Date of experience: April 19, 2023

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Minnesota
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April 9th, 2023
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Professional and very helpful. She was friendly and quick. No complaints here.

Date of experience: April 9, 2023

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North Carolina
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January 17th, 2024
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Gave options and considered my budget. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable

Date of experience: January 17, 2024

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Washington
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August 12th, 2023
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She was friendly and helpful - a real joy.
Bravo- she's a gem

Date of experience: August 12, 2023

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Montana
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August 12th, 2023
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Just wish I could have stayed. I guess my refund is pending.

Date of experience: August 12, 2023

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California
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April 22nd, 2023
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Andrea was so courteous and knowledgeable. It was a very pleasant experience.

Date of experience: April 22, 2023

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New York
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January 30th, 2024
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Same day reservation. Helpful. Guided me every step.

Date of experience: January 30, 2024

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Texas
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January 30th, 2023
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Date of experience: January 30, 2023

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California
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April 24th, 2023
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Polite and attentive, very knowledgeable and courteous, nice person to talk too.

Date of experience: April 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user suzien17
New Mexico
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January 18th, 2024
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Adrian, listened to my request and concerns and was professional and his assisting me.

Date of experience: January 18, 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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