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 4,701 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 kimk1106
Washington
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April 12th, 2023
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Jesus did a phenomenal job understanding what I needed to make my reservation. Very nice and pleasant to talk to. Thanks much

Date of experience: April 12, 2023

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Canada
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June 3rd, 2023
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By far the best person I've ever had on the other end of the phone doing a booking. Friendly, Funny Excellent Attitude

Date of experience: June 3, 2023

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Canada
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March 13th, 2023
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She was very helpful, clear, concise and easy to understand with the details of my reservation. She did a very good job.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023

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Alabama
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September 9th, 2023
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Very nice customer service! Explained everything very well. Asked if I had a triple A card, the last associate did not ask.

Date of experience: September 9, 2023

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Virginia
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June 5th, 2023
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Our agent worked with me to offer a great deal for two rooms and two nights! She was both competent and kind.

Date of experience: June 5, 2023

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Tennessee
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April 20th, 2023
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Fast, quick, and easy, the agent Alicia was very knowledgeable and had very good customer service skills! I give her an A+!

Date of experience: April 20, 2023

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California
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April 21st, 2023
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She was very helpful and knowledgeable of what was available and made sure we got ground floor room for my disabled wife

Date of experience: April 21, 2023

Thumbnail of user cherylm1931
Ohio
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April 3rd, 2023
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Wonderful very polite and also helpful.i can barely be heard over the phone and she helped me so much and was courteous

Date of experience: April 3, 2023

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Colorado
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July 6th, 2023
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Catherine was very sweet & knowledgeable. Doing the credit card via the secure link was a first for us. It worked great.

Date of experience: July 6, 2023

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California
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March 16th, 2023
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She was very friendly, very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. She didn't pass me off to someone else. Love her!

Date of experience: March 16, 2023

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Florida
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June 9th, 2023
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Nicely done. Text for code did not work and it was a bit hard to hear, but Ashley did a great job...

Date of experience: June 9, 2023

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Texas
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March 17th, 2023
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The agent who assisted me was extremely helpful, professional, and courteous. He was efficient and I am very appreciative of his help.

Date of experience: March 17, 2023

Thumbnail of user guadalupel87
Nevada
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June 22nd, 2024
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I needed to book a room for my son, she Carla was absolutely amazing.

Date of experience: June 12, 2024

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Texas
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May 24th, 2023
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I would advertise to everybody that the Double Tree is the Hotel you most lodge at for comfort,food and fun.

Date of experience: April 24, 2023

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Georgia
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March 21st, 2024
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SMOOTH, FAST, & EASY

PAIGE IS THE BEST, Can't wait and was like talking to a friend! Paige is very easy going and smart, worked at getting a good deal!

Date of experience: March 11, 2024

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New Jersey
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March 31st, 2024
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I didn't even finish asking my question and he transferred my call and at the same time I received a text asking about my experience, very poor!

Date of experience: March 21, 2024

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Canada
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August 22nd, 2023
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We were helped to secure a last minute reservation at Ramada in Quesnel BC
We are very happy and really enjoyed the stay!
Thanks s lot!

Date of experience: August 22, 2023

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Idaho
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April 8th, 2024
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He was great! Very helpful! Helped me to find an available and affordable room during a busy period.

Date of experience: March 29, 2024

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Tennessee
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June 21st, 2024
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Joyce was very helpful assisting me thru the reservation process.

Date of experience: June 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user robertg4954
Massachusetts
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August 13th, 2023
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She was the best agent I've spoken to. I hope to her get again if I call in the future. Thank you! Thank you!

Date of experience: August 13, 2023

Thumbnail of user joang844
Arkansas
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January 23rd, 2024
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She was professional and friendly answered my question. My experience before that trying to go thru the website was very frustrating.

Date of experience: January 23, 2024

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Colorado
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April 6th, 2024
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Friendly, quick, helpful clear. He understood all of my requests and answered questions well. Thanks Alex

Date of experience: March 27, 2024

Thumbnail of user davidc9025
Pennsylvania
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January 17th, 2024
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Neil was great! He was very professional, courteous and kind because of his kindness you could tell he is from Texas.

Date of experience: January 17, 2024

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Louisiana
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December 6th, 2023
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Joselito was extremely sweet and helpful! He answered all my questions and wished me a great holiday!

Date of experience: December 6, 2023

Thumbnail of user deedeel18
Massachusetts
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November 20th, 2023
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Darla was very kind and helpful in our search for accessible accommodations in Myrtle Beach! Thank you!

Date of experience: November 20, 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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