Review of BookOnline: Don't use!
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California
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May 18th, 2022

I try to book directly with the hotel and their website had me thinking I was. I made an error on my dates and immediately contacted them to fix the mistake. They were argumentative. I insisted on speaking to a supervisor and was placed on hold and eventually hung up on. I called right back and had the very same experience! There is no customer service here! I would never use them!

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Date of experience: May 18, 2022

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BookOnline has a rating of 4.6 stars from 4,671 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 allisong329
Canada
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July 27th, 2023
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Thank you Jeff. You did a good job. However, i think It would be great if you could have given me a direct line to the Hotel. Considering there are so many online places I could book a room at the Delta Armouries in London Ontario it is odd that the computer was saying that there were no rooms available.
But YOU did a good job. Polite, listening, helpful as much as you were allowed to be.

Date of experience: July 27, 2023

Thumbnail of user tessad43
Florida
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February 27th, 2023
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I mistakenly booked a hotel room with book online. They charged me $120 in extra fees. I emailed to ask what the $120 in fees were for. They then cancelled my reservation without my permission and did not refund me. Instead they gave me a $100 credit to a completely different website. I called, they said sorry, nothing they can do. So I called my bank to dispute the charge and found out they actually have charged me twice for the one reservation! So now I have no hotel room and have been charged twice by them. Complete scam.

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Date of experience: January 28, 2023

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Hi Tessa, we’re sorry you had that experience. Customer satisfaction is our priority, and we would like to help. To keep your information secure, please message us your itinerary number and email address you gave when completing the reservation and we will respond with the next steps.

Thank you,

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California
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February 17th, 2023
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An angelic voice with an obvious smile came out of my speaker. Deaudra walked me through some great options when my first choice was not available.

I can only hope if I need assistance again, this is the representative directed my way.

Date of experience: February 17, 2023

Thumbnail of user dawnv198
North Carolina
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September 25th, 2023
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I requested a suite with 2 Queen beds. We did not get that room and we're way overcharged for the room according to the hotel. I verified twice with Jennifer that we wanted a suite and she confirmed at the cost of $245. We are stuck with an overpriced room and expect a refund. Very poor job by Jennifer-she falsified information to me. Check the rates for a room here with 2 queen beds. It does not cost $245.

Date of experience: August 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user alisong278
Pennsylvania
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October 6th, 2023
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Hi there!
Dillon provided excellent costumer service this afternoon when I spoke with him and he coordinated three reservations for colleagues of mine. He was exceptionally friendly and efficient- both of which were greatly appreciated by me! Very much appreciation his speedy support and friendly attitude!

Date of experience: October 6, 2023

Thumbnail of user lindam5644
New York
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July 19th, 2023
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Very good experience Joyce was understanding patient and helped me find a hotel that I was looking for. Didn't mind that my mind wasn't made up with which rooms I was going to choose. She got the job done I'd give her five stars any day.

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user djw53
Ohio
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August 31st, 2023
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I had called in to book a room at a particular hotel. Laura then asked what our plans were, after hearing what we wanted to do she took it upon herself to find them best deal for us. I was prepared to pay for the hotel I called to book but she was able to cut the price in half for the equivalent hotel! She was absolutely the best, easy to understand and took her time, listened to what my needs were and was able to make me feel as if I had my very own travel agent. If I were her supervisor I would give her a raise. I've never left a review before but this was an absolute pleasure to do after receiving such service. Makes me want her personal number and work with her for all my families future travel. Just the best! Thank you Miss Laura!

Date of experience: August 31, 2023

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Iowa
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June 28th, 2023
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Tamara was fabulous! There was a Taylor Swift concert in town and she would not give up trying to find me a hotel room, even though the bookings were flying. She tried several times and made it a success for me!

Date of experience: June 28, 2023

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Washington
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July 28th, 2023
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I was booking 5 rooms for 10 people, at first the date we wanted was not available after trying about 4 more dates, with no luck his system updated and he was able to get us the date we originally wanted

Date of experience: July 28, 2023

Thumbnail of user daniellew851
North Carolina
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August 17th, 2023
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It was great booking with Paige. I told her what my needs were and she was able to find me a suite to meet my needs. I cant stress the importance of a mini fridge in any room I stay in due to the fact I'm diabetic and have insulin that needs to be in the refrigerator. Thank you for saving me on my last minute get out of town vacation.

Date of experience: August 17, 2023

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Texas
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February 3rd, 2023
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Pablo was eager to help me. He have me information on several possibilities to house my family during our Hot Springs visit to attend my granddaughter's wedding. I appreciated his help. (Tell him to practice saying "more economical" rather than "cheap".)

Date of experience: February 3, 2023

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Wisconsin
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March 25th, 2024
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Alex was very helpful and very informative. He answered all my questions plus some. Unfortunately you did not have the availability we were looking for and the price was outrageous for what you had left

Date of experience: March 15, 2024

Thumbnail of user gregorys1624
New Jersey
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April 5th, 2024
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If you book with this site be prepared to throw away your money
THE WORST EVER...What a disaster. I booked a room at a hotel and the company refused to refund me even though I bought the insurance (with adequate cancellation notice). I gave up after a month of long calls, talking to people from 3 different companies, and receiving emails from 4 entities (Protect Inc., Fanshield, Bookonline.com Allianz Global Assistance), and still no one was able to assist. The hotel was fine with the cancellation but booking.com was not. Never got a refund even though bookonline.com canceled the hotel room. BUYERS BE CAUTIOUS / BEWARE! This company is not what it presents itself as being. This site is literally impersonating Booking.com. 3 months later and I am still out $223.39.

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Date of experience: March 26, 2024

Thumbnail of user samanthan486
Virginia
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January 8th, 2024
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Brittany was pleasant and determined. Rooms kept selling out before she could confirm them, but she didn't give up. She secured a last minute room for me to rest after a grueling day of flight delays and cancellations.

Date of experience: January 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user rebeccaf1368
Indiana
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March 9th, 2024
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I called to confirm the online lowest rate and inquire about a corporate discount. He was knowledgeable and efficient and even offered to book the reservation for me. We are looking forward to a great stay!

Date of experience: March 9, 2024

Thumbnail of user christianp608
Florida
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April 2nd, 2024
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The agent hanged up on me twice. In the initial call he asked for a lot of information and hanged up when I asked about the Best Rate Guarantee offer as I got. Better rate in Expedia. Then by pure luck he got my second call and hanged up again when I inquired about the offer.
Awful service!

Date of experience: March 23, 2024

Thumbnail of user dianem3010
Ohio
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November 1st, 2023
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I was in a panic because I was unable to make a reservation as part of driving to FL. All rooms were booked in multiple areas due to special events. Trying to find something online was frustrating and hit or miss. In desperation, I called BookOnline. I was fortunate to have Lauren answer my call. She was extremely patient and willing to help as she searched for an available room along our route. This took her a considerable amount of time. She remained patient, pleasant, professional until she finally found a room for us. The rate also was a good one. I would definitely use BookOnline again especially if I could be assured that my call went to Lauren.

Date of experience: November 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user deidreh61
Washington
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August 7th, 2023
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Difficult to know who you are booking through always ask, because you need to know. He answered me without too much prodding and was quick on his feet because I am demanding and picky. Got us the last room as rooms were filling fast with cancelled flights. Was able to help my sister quickly get settled for the night, while she was working on rebooting her flight. Thank you for your help!

Date of experience: August 7, 2023

Thumbnail of user warrenc222
Utah
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April 11th, 2023
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I booked a room at the Wingate by Wyndham in Moab, UT. I was charged $225 for this. Upon arrival I was told by hotel staff that I should have only been charged $155 plus tax. I'm very displeased by this deceptive practice.

I will be careful to not use your service again and inform others to also not do so.

Warren Chambliss
Itinerary # H*******

Date of experience: March 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user bonniet372
Washington
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April 23rd, 2024
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You sounded drunk and you reserved and charged me for the wrong night even though you asured me it was for tonight! I'm at the hotel and had to pay another $500 to get my family including an elderly man and baby a room for the night. And now I have a fully paid room for tomorrow night and I don't need a room then! I want my money back. You're thieves!

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Date of experience: April 13, 2024

Thumbnail of user nicolea1477
Texas
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January 7th, 2024
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Tnesha who booked my daughter's reservation was amazing. My daughter who is 18 with a cat needed a place to stay due to work since her dorm doesn't open back up until a later date. She looked at multiple places, reviewed amenities, location, ratings, safety, etc. She found a place in no time!

Date of experience: January 7, 2024

Thumbnail of user ericad324
Michigan
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September 2nd, 2023
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Joe got me a hotel room right away I had stopped at a couple places after getting a puppy and needing a place to stay on my way home and couldn't find one with it being Labor Day weekend. He did a great job!

Date of experience: September 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user jimminthornm
Michigan
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December 7th, 2023
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I just want to say it was a very good experience to check rooms and rates and try to get this and that for what I needed for me and my two kids to visit my son that's in the marines. Thank you very much Dawn for your excellent work. It was a pleasure.

Date of experience: December 7, 2023

Thumbnail of user susans5953
Virginia
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July 12th, 2023
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I saw what I thought was real-time vacancies and prices. When I called, 2 out of the 3 rooms did not have the price that was online; cost was about $30.00 more per room per night. But I chose to go ahead with the reservation because 1. The connection was horrible and 2. I just wanted to get this settled.
The process takes a long time to set up the room reservations. Neither of which was Elisee's fault.
I was not happy with conveying my credit card number and security code over the phone. There has to be a better way, especially with the amount of the charge. Elisee was always nice and helpful throughout the process.
Because of the horrible connection, he had to call me back about 4 times. The last time he said we qualified for a $500. Discount on our reservation which was so to hear, however I never got any email confirmation of that discount nor did I receive 3 updated receipts with the new price reduction. So far today, I have not heard anything further.

Date of experience: July 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user miguelv197
Ireland
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March 24th, 2023
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The title says it all; spouse is traveling in another state and called to tell me the story. They were fine, but frazzled. We needed to get them a hotel ASAP, and we got David's assistance to secure the closest hotel from their location. It meant so much to get his help; I was able to rest easy knowing my spouse was off the road, safely off the road, and getting some needed rest!

Date of experience: March 24, 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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