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 4,608 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): 87.6%
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Top Positive Review

“Came to the rescue!”

Teri S.
10/2/24

My husband made a reservation months ago, but had issues when he arrived. They only had $1,200 a night suites available. While my husband was at registration trying to reserve a cheaper room, I called and spoke with Vanessa. She was able to book him a reservation for 3 nights at the Cosmopolitan. My hubby was able to walk over and check in immediately. After a long flight, finding a reasonably priced room was a relief.

Date of experience: 9/22/24
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Top Critical Review

“IT SHOULD BE A ZERO Star - DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE - IT'S A FAKE!”

Chris S.
10/25/24

I mistakenly booked a hotel room on this website and paid in full at the time of booking. When I checked out of the hotel 3 nights later I was told that my payment had not been received and that I needed to pay for my stay with another credit card. I have filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

Date of experience: 10/15/24
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Thumbnail of user annb1838
Georgia
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July 20th, 2023
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Very pleasant and helpful while helping me with a reservation.

Date of experience: July 20, 2023

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Indiana
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July 20th, 2023
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Amanda was very courteous, efficient and friendly.

Date of experience: July 20, 2023

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New York
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July 22nd, 2023
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Great service.from now I will be using your booking line

Date of experience: July 22, 2023

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Kansas
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July 21st, 2023
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Helpful and answered all my questions about getting our military discount

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Date of experience: July 21, 2023

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North Carolina
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July 22nd, 2023
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Will attend August 4 but my experience with Samaria was great!

Date of experience: July 22, 2023

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Florida
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June 28th, 2023
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Easy and efficient. Repeated everything and got everything right!

Date of experience: June 28, 2023

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Florida
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March 9th, 2023
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Caller was very nice and very approachable, hopefully was a nice conversation

Date of experience: March 9, 2023

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California
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February 15th, 2023
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Excellent service. Very accommodating and very sweet

Date of experience: February 15, 2023

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Washington
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July 22nd, 2023
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A very patient operator and seemed to know his job.

Date of experience: July 22, 2023

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Washington
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July 23rd, 2023
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Superb customer service, very pleasant and professional

Date of experience: July 23, 2023

Thumbnail of user haleys195
Connecticut
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July 23rd, 2023
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Amazing experience! Phenomenal! Booked same day and was able to get a room!

Date of experience: July 23, 2023

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Mississippi
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July 23rd, 2023
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He was VERY patient with me and kind. It's always gratifying when others have manners

Date of experience: July 23, 2023

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Maine
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July 23rd, 2023
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Excellence in service on July 23 much appreciated thank you have I reached 50 characters yet!?!

Date of experience: July 23, 2023

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Maryland
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July 23rd, 2023
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Good experience to agents he really do help me and my sister book our rooms

Date of experience: July 23, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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July 23rd, 2023
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Edgar was very nice and able to help us find a place that fit our needs.

Date of experience: July 23, 2023

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Texas
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July 24th, 2023
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Pleasant, to the point professional. Quick and efficient

Date of experience: July 24, 2023

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Washington
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July 23rd, 2023
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My experience has been wonderful and was very pleased with ending results.

Date of experience: July 23, 2023

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Canada
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June 8th, 2023
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Very very friendly and knowledgeable. And had patience. Thanks Barbara.

Date of experience: June 8, 2023

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Texas
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June 9th, 2023
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Albert was very helpful and friendly. He was very knowledgeable.

Date of experience: June 9, 2023

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Illinois
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July 13th, 2023
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She had great service and answered all of my questions

Date of experience: July 13, 2023

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Ohio
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July 3rd, 2023
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Very friendly & helpful! Answered all my questions with patience

Date of experience: July 3, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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August 3rd, 2023
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I was speaking with the operator and he hung up on me.

Date of experience: July 4, 2023

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Washington
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June 25th, 2023
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He was very patient and answered all my questions two

Date of experience: June 25, 2023

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California
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June 29th, 2023
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Lauren was terrific in helping us book our room.Thank you for everything!

Date of experience: June 29, 2023

Thumbnail of user maureenk314
Canada
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July 28th, 2023
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Agent was rushing me and not answering my questions.

Date of experience: June 28, 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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