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 4,649 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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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 kathym2181
Virginia
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August 27th, 2023
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Cory was VERY NICE and patient with us helping to make our vacation possible and starting us on a great journey.
If I could have given him a 10 he would most definitely have gotten it.
Thanks Cory for all your help.

Date of experience: August 27, 2023

Thumbnail of user cynthiac2765
North Carolina
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October 28th, 2023
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The hotel rep was very personable. Even though we had a poor connection he was to figure out what I needed and helped me make a booking with very little difficulty. He was very friendly and patient, even though I had to frequently repeat himself because of the poor connection.

Date of experience: October 28, 2023

Thumbnail of user terryh535
Pennsylvania
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September 6th, 2023
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I was trying to make reservations for a conference and was told the hotel was full. I worked with Corey and he found me just the room I requested but needed to adjust dates. Very accommodating and kind.

Date of experience: September 6, 2023

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Colorado
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June 28th, 2024
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Emily explained everything, got us what we needed (no pets allowed hotel) at a decent price, precisely where we needed to be

Date of experience: June 18, 2024

Thumbnail of user peterc2169
Michigan
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August 8th, 2023
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Reserved a room. I was told I could cancel. Decided to drive further. Reserved another room by calling hotel. Called back to cancel the first booking and only then was I told there was a cancellation fee of 30%. I will never use your service again

Date of experience: July 9, 2023

Thumbnail of user ambere351
Wisconsin
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July 12th, 2023
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Elisee did a great job helping me book my rooms! I needed two rooms for two nights, and one room for one night. He made the process quick and easy and double checked all aspects of my reservation before booking. Thank you!

Date of experience: July 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user davidb11971
Florida
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May 10th, 2024
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Terrible service. Called as website wasn't working. When she quoted a different rate than online I disputed the amount and was hung up on. Rude and disrespectful.

Date of experience: April 30, 2024

Thumbnail of user maryjob29
Florida
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June 26th, 2023
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Opare did a great job helping me to book stays for 6 people. We are staying both on the way up and the way back home. I tried online first, but the website wasn't very user friendly when it came to booking handicapped accessible rooms or 2 different styles of rooms. Opare did a great job getting it done for me. I'm hoping we can have either adjoining rooms or rooms very close to one another on the same floor as we are traveling with children.

Date of experience: June 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user jackier493
Tennessee
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March 24th, 2023
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He did just what I needed and wanted. He knew his job, and a person who took pride in his job and it was not what you get in today's society. So glad he was the person that took care of me. You are extremely lucky to have a great young man in employment
And is, 1 of a kind not what your competitors have and sets you way ahead of them.

Date of experience: March 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user christinew1813
Ohio
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August 9th, 2023
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My experience was efficient, pleasant & helpful.
I tried to book through the 800 number & got disconnected & was in queue for an hour. I was very pleased to be taken care quickly & get the accommodations I needed.

Date of experience: August 9, 2023

Thumbnail of user adamb1907
Washington
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September 7th, 2023
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I wanted to call the hotel. I called the number on the website. I was not given a voice mail option to reach the specific hotel front desk. The reservation line could not even tell me the number to call. After waiting, the agent advised me to look in the yellow pages. Not her fault, I guess, but the system should be changed.

Date of experience: August 8, 2023

Thumbnail of user janetd1433
Oregon
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June 24th, 2023
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This was an ongoing difficult experience. The quality inn phone number is 775–4 28–0300. I had called it for four hours, and kept getting a busy signal. So I had to resort to call the new reservation line. Pamela had no ability to confirm my reservation and when she called the number she got a busy signal also.

Pamela was at least the third person I talk to. The first person gave me the wrong phone number to the Hampton Inn in Fallon, and the second person I talk to hung up on me.

And overall very frustrating experience

Date of experience: June 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user rs618
Mexico
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October 2nd, 2023
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I was calling to get a room at the Grand Hyatt at DFW. I was told that there were no rooms. When I asked if there was some way to get one, like a cancellation, I was told to "plan ahead"!
I don't feel I need to justify any further why she gets a poor review. BTW, I called the hotel direct and they found a room for me!

Date of experience: September 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user rachels1649
Kentucky
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August 25th, 2023
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I have diabetes and specifically asked if the hotel had a fitness center. I use exercise to help maintain my blood sugar after I eat.
After I had already prepaid and checked-in I realized once I got to the room that there was no fitness center.

Date of experience: July 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user kiac42
North Carolina
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January 22nd, 2024
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Called for assistance with booking a hotel in Jacksonville NC at EMT rate. Was told that the only discount offered from Hilton was Sr Citizen. Then "transferred to customer service" which ended up being a recorded line that asked me to enter my reservation number.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023

Thumbnail of user gingerm197
Minnesota
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February 10th, 2023
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Booking a room was easy and Daniel was very helpful with finding us the right place to stay. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was actually really good too! We Will remember this place when we come back.

Date of experience: February 10, 2023

Thumbnail of user kellyb1977
Texas
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March 17th, 2023
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Nicole could read my mood and knew that my humorous voice while making truly $#*!y comments. She laughed. I liked that. Nicole also gave me the direct line to the front desk at the hotel I'll be at, which, I will make known, is freakin' not available in Google's wealth of knowledge. She deserves a raise. She should still work with people, but she deserves a raise.

Date of experience: March 17, 2023

Thumbnail of user georget1285
Texas
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July 1st, 2023
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The agent was very affable and extremely helpful. His professional attitude was self evident. His manner and demeanor was of the highest standards. He adds new dimensions to the concept of professionalism. Possess managerial qualities others should emulate. Promote well ahead of his peers based on his demonstrated superior skills

Date of experience: July 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user tims1835
Missouri
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September 25th, 2023
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I'm a Hilton honors gold member and wanted to book my rooms and Garcia was not helpful and ask me to tell the desk that. That's absurd and I never have had to deal with that. I'm very disappointed and when I asked why he hung up and sent me "how'd I do" text. Garcia, you failed.

Date of experience: August 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user susanc4278
Maine
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September 14th, 2023
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Amanda was very helpful in getting my reservation completed when my flight was going to be delayed by about 3 hours. The intercom at the Denver Airport was loud and kept going off while I was trying to make the reservation and Amanda was very patient and helpful.

Date of experience: September 14, 2023

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Canada
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January 24th, 2023
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Ashley (?) Was very helpful, personable, humorous and proactive in understanding our travel situation and assessing best value options.
Was a pleasant chat and also quick and successful in booking a stay, stress-free.

Date of experience: January 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user andread1104
Washington
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April 6th, 2024
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When booked was told I had smoking room for two nights…. They couldn't book for three nights cause they said Friday smoking was already booked. Arrived today and this hotel is totally smoke free! Went back to website and it said three more smoking room available! They also said my reward was two bottles of wine…. Hotel knows nothing about this at all! SO SO DISAPPOINTED! I came here because my sister in hospital diagnosed with cancer and only has two weeks to live! I just really needed room to relax in because so emotional! So I'm paying for my stay here and am staying in my car right outside back entrance! Will use the bed when I come in and will just go out to my car in morning with coffee before I head back to hospital! CHANGE YOUR WEBSITE!

Date of experience: March 27, 2024

Thumbnail of user suem1314
Massachusetts
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September 12th, 2023
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Whenever a strange situation comes up, and I seem to attract them, I always wonder if I'll find an angel to guide me through. I think Carolyn for knowing exactly what I needed even though I didn't have the words to ask for it clearly.

Date of experience: September 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user lisaw3322
North Carolina
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September 4th, 2023

I thought I was calling the hotel directly but book online.com didn't identify themselves. I requested my reservation they booked it and when I arrived at the hotel they had booked the wrong room. Ultimately I cancelled this reservation and worked directly with the hotel. Booking online has refused to give me a full refund when this was their error. These people are deceptive and just want to take your money. Please book directly with the hotel for honest service.

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Date of experience: August 5, 2023

Thumbnail of user trevorh338
Canada
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August 4th, 2023
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Amanda handled my particular situation professionally and promptly. I had made a blunder earlier in the day in regards to a booking I made and Amanda fixed the issue and got me back on course with my original plan.

Date of experience: August 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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