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 4,703 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 alexd1222
Wisconsin
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July 8th, 2023
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Without Martin, I likely would have chosen another hotel. I am glad at the choice I made! Thank you, Martin!

Date of experience: July 8, 2023

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Kentucky
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March 24th, 2023
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Best experience I had in reserving a room. She was courteous, patient and effective. She fulfilled my needs in a timely manner. She deserves a raise!

Date of experience: March 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user robertz996
Michigan
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August 21st, 2023
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She was flexible and answered my questions. I made a mistake in the process and she helped adjust the reservation

Date of experience: August 21, 2023

Thumbnail of user darrylh294
New York
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August 9th, 2023
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Francis mislead me thinking a room was available in addition to him putting the wrong room in after I told him what I wanted in particular.

Date of experience: July 10, 2023

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Iowa
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March 23rd, 2023
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I was not able to get the hotel that the Bride and groom suggested, but he was able to book me at a hotel near by

Date of experience: March 23, 2023

Thumbnail of user jimmyc425
Virginia
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May 22nd, 2023
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Very nice lady and very understanding & helpful. She knew what we were looking for and she got room reserved

Date of experience: May 22, 2023

Thumbnail of user shreenb
New York
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July 1st, 2023
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I had a good experience because the representative got me a hotel and a price that I am comfortable with.

Date of experience: July 1, 2023

Thumbnail of user nealh131
Canada
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August 2nd, 2023
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Booking went smoothly for room, assistant was able to assist with checking other hotels for me for the rite room

Date of experience: August 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user lisac4167
District of Columbia
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January 31st, 2023
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Darryl went above and beyond to find a place that worked within our parameters and our family. Thank you, Darryl!

Date of experience: January 31, 2023

Thumbnail of user trishb165
Wyoming
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June 4th, 2023
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Lydia was excellent and went above and beyond to find a room for my husband and me. Thank you Lydia!

Date of experience: June 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user nathanielh183
Washington
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January 2nd, 2024
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Informative and to the point. I was unable to book a room, however, I was offered a link to be placed on a standby status.

Date of experience: January 2, 2024

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Washington
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April 10th, 2023
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Very polite! Thank you
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Date of experience: March 11, 2023

Thumbnail of user bradleys499
Georgia
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March 24th, 2023
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Agent was very courteous, answered all my questions and was very polite and professional even when I made an error.

Date of experience: March 24, 2023

Thumbnail of user janets2261
Michigan
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March 13th, 2023
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Super easy booking room. Helped me pick the best room type and verified the hotel location. Very professional and courteous.

Date of experience: March 13, 2023

Thumbnail of user barbarad2303
North Carolina
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October 7th, 2023
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I asked Justine about a reservation, and she transferred me to a reservation specialist. No other conversation. Justine was pleasant.

Date of experience: September 7, 2023

Thumbnail of user lloyda95
New York
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January 24th, 2024
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Excellent customer service provided by the representative. She was courteous, polite and professional

Date of experience: January 24, 2024

Thumbnail of user eval253
Texas
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August 9th, 2023
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Jennifer was most helpful and answered all my questions in a cheerful and loving manner.
It was a beautiful experience.

Date of experience: August 9, 2023

Thumbnail of user jenniferp2895
Pennsylvania
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July 18th, 2023
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I was trying to get a room. Ashley was very helpful. I would be planning to use this way of getting a room in the future.

Date of experience: July 18, 2023

Thumbnail of user robinm1399
Arizona
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August 14th, 2023
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Very patient and informative. Called a property to get fees for pets. Very helpful in finding a suitable hotel in a great area

Date of experience: August 14, 2023

Thumbnail of user raymondg621
Tennessee
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July 26th, 2023
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Agent was great took time to locate a place with in the area I requested. Took time to find exactly what I needed.

Date of experience: July 26, 2023

Thumbnail of user brendaj1252
Canada
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July 27th, 2023
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Rebecca is Phenomenal, very Professional, patient and polite! Thank you, Rebecca! Enjoy your weekend, the rest of the summer and the years ahead!?

Date of experience: July 27, 2023

Thumbnail of user pamelaw1729
Arkansas
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January 22nd, 2023
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It was great. He gave me the answers that I was looking for quickly and efficiently. He was also very friendly and cheerful.

Date of experience: January 22, 2023

Thumbnail of user lisae1604
Minnesota
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April 6th, 2023
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Was super helpful and no pressure to book immediately. She let me know my options and left me to make my own decision.

Date of experience: April 6, 2023

Thumbnail of user lucilles103
California
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February 28th, 2023
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Kimberly was so helpful in finding my sister & I a hotel for our stay in Minnesota in June. She was so pleasant.

Date of experience: February 28, 2023

Thumbnail of user isaacw141
Texas
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March 6th, 2023
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I never give five stars but because there was no problem at all and it was very fast and hassle free I will give five stars excellent job.

Date of experience: March 6, 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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