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 4,605 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): 87.5%
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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 maryj3262
Illinois
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February 28th, 2023
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She was great! To the point. Polite. Will go this site again!

Date of experience: February 28, 2023

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Texas
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January 30th, 2023
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All good. She was pleasant, organized, and efficient.

Date of experience: January 30, 2023

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Texas
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January 25th, 2023
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She was patient and courteous with this you g lady

Date of experience: January 25, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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April 15th, 2023
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Comfortable, fast check in very knowledgeable of resources

Date of experience: April 15, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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April 15th, 2023
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Very helpful and professional thanks for saving the day!

Date of experience: April 15, 2023

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Arkansas
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April 13th, 2023
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Took the time to listen and help me find what I needed for my stay.

Date of experience: April 13, 2023

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New York
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April 14th, 2023
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Outstanding and professional. A gem to work with. You should be proud

Date of experience: April 14, 2023

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Indiana
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April 13th, 2023
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Great great great great great great great great great great

Date of experience: April 13, 2023

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Michigan
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March 4th, 2023
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Thank you so much for your help! Very helpful and efficient!

Date of experience: March 4, 2023

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Arizona
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March 2nd, 2023
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Methodical reservation confirmation with text confirming it.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023

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California
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March 2nd, 2023
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The agent was very polite, professional and patient.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023

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Nebraska
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March 2nd, 2023
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Rachel was very nice and took care of what I needed. Excellent service!

Date of experience: March 2, 2023

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Washington
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March 2nd, 2023
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Carlos was very helpful in booking my hotel reservations.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023

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Tennessee
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February 1st, 2023
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Leon was very helpful and professional while booking my stay.

Date of experience: February 1, 2023

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Texas
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June 17th, 2023
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He was polite and very helpful in booking my room for late arrival

Date of experience: June 17, 2023

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Ohio
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June 16th, 2023
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Pleasant. The agent was tremendously helpful and kind.

Date of experience: June 16, 2023

Thumbnail of user bettyf798
North Carolina
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June 11th, 2023
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So helpful. Found the perfect hotel for me. Very professional. It was a joy talking to her.

Date of experience: June 11, 2023

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Missouri
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April 17th, 2023
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Great service helping look for options of hotels that are pet friendly.

Date of experience: April 17, 2023

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California
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April 17th, 2023
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She did a great job patience friendly and very helpful

Date of experience: April 17, 2023

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North Dakota
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April 16th, 2023
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She answered my question and gave me a tip I can use in the future

Date of experience: April 16, 2023

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Nebraska
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April 16th, 2023
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The representative was very pleasant and helpful. I called reservation for assistance.

Date of experience: April 16, 2023

Thumbnail of user lorene35
New York
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April 17th, 2023
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Thomas was very patient with me during my requests, and took the time to understand what I desired.

Date of experience: April 17, 2023

Thumbnail of user dianal1085
Illinois
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April 15th, 2023
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Giovanna was excellent! She contacted the hotel and answered all my questions.

Date of experience: April 15, 2023

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Washington
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March 2nd, 2023
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It was entertaining
But very professional
Well done.

Date of experience: March 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user kathryna430
Mississippi
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March 4th, 2023
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Easy and hassle free with the most polite person booking

Date of experience: March 4, 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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