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 4,650 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): 88%
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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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Tennessee
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June 26th, 2023
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Catherine did a great job and was very cordial and friendly.

Date of experience: June 26, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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June 29th, 2023
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Spoke clearly. Efficient with the process and polite over the phone.

Date of experience: June 29, 2023

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Washington
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July 7th, 2023
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Understood and it was smooth and quick to make the reservation.

Date of experience: July 7, 2023

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Canada
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July 7th, 2023
Verified purchase

Joyce was very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable. Excellent customer service.

Date of experience: July 7, 2023

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Massachusetts
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May 22nd, 2023
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Quick and easy. Very pleasant and clear, finished with no questions.

Date of experience: May 22, 2023

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Georgia
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May 18th, 2023
Verified purchase

We had a wonderful stay and everything was a positive experience

Date of experience: May 18, 2023

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Texas
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July 15th, 2023
Verified purchase

Lindsey did a wonderful job and is very positive and happy

Date of experience: July 15, 2023

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New York
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July 12th, 2023
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Extremely helpful did his best to trying to accommodating my request!

Date of experience: July 12, 2023

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New York
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July 11th, 2023
Verified purchase

Very polite, informative and good service and would definitely book again

Date of experience: July 11, 2023

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Jeff V.
Washington
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November 2nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Confirmed reservations and resolved check in time issue due to flight arrival time and delay

Date of experience: November 2, 2023

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Mississippi
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April 5th, 2023
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Very polite and quick and reviewed with me on my choices

Date of experience: April 5, 2023

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Massachusetts
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July 24th, 2023
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Very helpful. If I asked to repeat she did very kindly.

Date of experience: July 24, 2023

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California
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July 21st, 2023
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Very patient and nice and extremely trying to ext end y

Date of experience: July 21, 2023

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Michigan
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July 21st, 2023
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It was great! Thank you! Ashley was very kind and helpful!

Date of experience: July 21, 2023

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Canada
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July 20th, 2023
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Great experience. Thanks again for your help and for the opportunity

Date of experience: July 20, 2023

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Illinois
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July 19th, 2023
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Very personal and helpful. Went above and beyond. Answer every question.

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

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California
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May 29th, 2023
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She was awesome! Very friendly and helpful. And provided great service

Date of experience: May 29, 2023

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Illinois
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May 2nd, 2023
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Very patience and willing to help throughout the process. Very knowledgeable

Date of experience: May 2, 2023

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Texas
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December 15th, 2023
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Lauren was great and super helpful! She was kind and easy to understand.

Date of experience: December 15, 2023

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Michigan
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July 29th, 2023
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The rep was super nice an through about the whole experience

Date of experience: July 29, 2023

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Texas
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August 2nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Dawn was wonderful, very pleasant and helpful!
Great service!
Thanks Dawn!

Date of experience: August 2, 2023

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New York
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June 5th, 2023
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Svc was fast, friendly, and efficient and all questions were answered,

Date of experience: June 5, 2023

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Texas
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January 25th, 2023
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Great experience w Ashley. Funny and warm but efficient and functional.

Date of experience: January 25, 2023

Thumbnail of user emilyy319
Washington
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June 8th, 2023
Verified purchase

Good job and got booking done

Appreciated the help and patience

Date of experience: June 8, 2023

Thumbnail of user billf941
Canada
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August 11th, 2023
Verified purchase

She was amazing and helpful. And got us the last room

Date of experience: August 11, 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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