Review of BookOnline: Poses as genuine hotel site then adds crazy fees
Thumbnail of user elissak12
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 4,698 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 matthewr1306
Florida
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August 15th, 2023
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I ask for simple answers and keep being ignored I asked to speak to a supervisor and she said he well tell me the same thing very rude lady.

Date of experience: July 16, 2023

Thumbnail of user jamieb1247
Washington
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August 12th, 2023

My family was going to the All Star Game Events in Seattle WA and parking was very limited especially for wheelchair users (my husband). I had to book a room just to guarantee a parking spot for $1000! Ridiculous! When I got to hotel they told me they didn't have parking at all for hotel patrons. The hotel approved the refund but told me I had to get it back through BookOnline. I contacted BookOnline and they refused to refund my money. We didn't stay in the hotel due to ZERO parking. My husband is in a wheelchair and cannot walk period! The hotel was great but BookOnline is absolutely terrible and heartless to still keep our money when we are broke due to medical necessities in our family! Because of the All Star Game the hotel was charging me $1000 a night! We didn't stay there! We were lied to and guaranteed a parking spot! Never use BookOnline to book a hotel! BookOnline will steal your money and keep saying it's non-refundable! Well when you do people wrong and lie to them you need to refund their money! ESPECIALLY WHEN WE DIDN'T STAY THERE! BookOnline should have refunded us! The CitizenM hotel was great but BookOnline was heartless and a disgrace to people with disabilities! BookOnline deserves ZERO star rating!

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Date of experience: July 13, 2023

Thumbnail of user alicem962
Florida
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July 14th, 2023
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Received very professional and PATIENT assistance with my reservation. Answered all my questions completely and made my reservation process easier than I had expected.

Date of experience: July 14, 2023

Thumbnail of user josephineh154
Colorado
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June 27th, 2024
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Excellent service by Joyce helping us select rooms

Date of experience: June 17, 2024

Thumbnail of user jennifera2552
Ohio
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June 27th, 2024
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Answered all of my questions with patience and kindness!

Date of experience: June 17, 2024

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California
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June 27th, 2024
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Very please with the knowledge of representative's information.

Date of experience: June 17, 2024

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Arizona
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August 31st, 2023
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Excellent and courageous, from the reservations though the hotel process made my life easier. Thank you Tnesha for your help!

Date of experience: August 31, 2023

Thumbnail of user sandrar2225
California
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May 30th, 2023
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Pleasant experience. I am hoping my brother will have a good experience for his 50th birthday
Stay at ur hotel

Date of experience: May 30, 2023

Thumbnail of user stephanien1070
Massachusetts
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January 31st, 2023
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Leon answered all my questions thoroughly. Unfortunately I was unable to book through Leon as he couldn't match Priceline prices.

Date of experience: January 31, 2023

Thumbnail of user lorenel21
Arizona
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August 5th, 2023
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Very helpful in taking the time to do some research where the hotels were that had opening a for tonite

Date of experience: August 5, 2023

Thumbnail of user robertp5437
New York
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March 30th, 2024
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I feel a good great service I appreciate it got my reservation quick I please take less 3 minutes to complete

Date of experience: March 20, 2024

Thumbnail of user sdmm
Florida
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October 12th, 2023
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Thank you for helping me to secure my stay at the ONLY hotel I ever stay at in Jeffersonville! You are so appreciated, as I have to travel a lot to help my family!

Date of experience: October 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user stevenp2100
New York
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March 1st, 2024
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Can't believe how pleasant Andrew was how thorough and professional I would give him a 100% on communication calmness thoroughness and helpful

Date of experience: March 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user annemaries78
Tennessee
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March 3rd, 2023
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Edgar was very clear in his explanation
Found me another hotel room when the hotel I wanted was booked
I could feel his kindness in his voice
He was very patient

Date of experience: March 3, 2023

Thumbnail of user michaelj3825
New York
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April 21st, 2024
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Javier did a great job assisting me with my reservation…. Listened and willing to assist me on my mistakes…
Great Attitude, Great employee!

Date of experience: April 11, 2024

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Virginia
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October 21st, 2023
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Dealora helped me figure out my reservations. I am so thankful for her assistance. She answered all my questions.

Date of experience: October 21, 2023

Thumbnail of user heatherm2211
Indiana
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April 12th, 2023
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Our representative Don Mclyn was very helpful and got me just what I needed. Looking forward to our stay.

Date of experience: April 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user sierrad75
California
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January 16th, 2024
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Book online was just what we needed after a long flight with an even longer layover. We called and Bethany Jane found us a hotel fast.

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Date of experience: January 16, 2024

Thumbnail of user susang3876
Pennsylvania
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April 15th, 2024
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Brandon did not help me at all. He just switched me to another line that was no help at all. Terrible service by this person.

Date of experience: April 5, 2024

Thumbnail of user andreac1755
Massachusetts
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April 5th, 2024
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The service was great. The representative was polite and it's all that I ever expect from Marriott when I call. Thank you for asking.

Date of experience: March 26, 2024

Thumbnail of user miker1902
South Carolina
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February 8th, 2023
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It was Awesome she was very good at her job. She helped me more than most people ever have. Thank you so much

Date of experience: February 8, 2023

Thumbnail of user francined81
New Jersey
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July 22nd, 2023
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Charybdis was efficient,patient, and accommodating. She took over from a previous agent and helped me procure a room at the best western plus.

Date of experience: July 22, 2023

Thumbnail of user clarap288
North Carolina
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June 24th, 2023
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Easy to talk to. Went over detail with me and made sure everything was correct. He was very present. Give a 5 Stars

Date of experience: June 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user irap30
California
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May 18th, 2023
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In one word Outstanding.great help. Agent seem to care about us and ensuring us to enjoy our stay. Answered all concerns I had.

Date of experience: May 18, 2023

Thumbnail of user sarahm3395
North Carolina
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February 15th, 2023
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Charlie was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable!
He answered all of my questions.
And was in no rush to get me off the phone.

Date of experience: February 15, 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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