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 4,649 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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Thumbnail of user sheenan23
Canada
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September 20th, 2023
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Professional and great humour, very polite and down to earth

Date of experience: September 20, 2023

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California
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August 1st, 2023
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Very pleasant and great customer service sweet personality, very professional.

Date of experience: August 1, 2023

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Wyoming
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July 31st, 2023
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Jennifer was very helpful. Quickly responded.she was friendly and professional.

Date of experience: July 31, 2023

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California
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July 31st, 2023
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Very positive
I had trouble locating my card and my representative was very gracious.

Date of experience: July 31, 2023

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New York
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August 2nd, 2023
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Efficient and pleasant and did make the whole experience easy.

Date of experience: August 2, 2023

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Massachusetts
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December 16th, 2023
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Helped at a difficult time when we needed rooms last minute. I'm very grateful.

Date of experience: December 16, 2023

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Minnesota
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December 16th, 2023
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Amanda was very friendly when talking on the phone!

Date of experience: December 16, 2023

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California
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June 2nd, 2023
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This clerk was very efficient helpful & polite. I enjoyed interacting with this clerk.

Date of experience: June 2, 2023

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Michigan
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November 12th, 2023
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The agent did an excellent job of assisting me and verifying the accuracy of the information.

Date of experience: November 12, 2023

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Virginia
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March 28th, 2023
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Very pleasant and helpful. Explained all my concerns and questions

Date of experience: March 28, 2023

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New York
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August 4th, 2023
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Courtesy and professional and done checking in a timely manner

Date of experience: August 4, 2023

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Indiana
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January 25th, 2023
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Very nice and professional very good experience over the phone

Date of experience: January 25, 2023

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Washington
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August 2nd, 2023
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Great service, friendly and on point. Great extra care. She went the extra mile

Date of experience: August 2, 2023

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Florida
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January 26th, 2023
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Very professional, excellent service.
Very helpful and no communication issues.

Date of experience: January 26, 2023

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New York
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April 11th, 2023
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She was professional and was very helpful. Great customer service

Date of experience: April 11, 2023

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Washington
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August 7th, 2023
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My experience was pretty Pleasant he was thorough and courteous

Date of experience: August 7, 2023

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August 7th, 2023
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Ashley was very pleasant and helpful. She answered my question very politely and professionally.

Date of experience: August 7, 2023

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Canada
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August 5th, 2023
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Martin was excellent at helping at the last minute with every detail. Thanks Martin

Date of experience: August 5, 2023

Thumbnail of user katiek428
North Carolina
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February 1st, 2023
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Great job booking my room for my niece's wedding weekend.

Date of experience: February 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user heatherk1066
Illinois
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August 12th, 2023
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Had a great experience- friendly, efficient and great customer service

Date of experience: August 12, 2023

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Tennessee
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August 11th, 2023
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Very understanding very patient he did everything right (five stars)

Date of experience: August 11, 2023

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Massachusetts
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August 11th, 2023
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Agent was very helpful and kind. It was much appreciated.

Date of experience: August 11, 2023

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California
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February 7th, 2023
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Jose was very helpful and explained the reservation very well

Date of experience: February 7, 2023

Thumbnail of user jamesf3738
California
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March 29th, 2023
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Ashley was very helpful, as well as pleasant and professional. She was patient also.

Date of experience: March 29, 2023

Thumbnail of user lindag3420
Massachusetts
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August 19th, 2023
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Julio was extremely helpful and very nice to speak to

Date of experience: August 19, 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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