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 4,711 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 shahbazc1
Canada
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August 15th, 2023
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Booked on line, the agent told me that the room is available. When we went to the hotel the room wasn't available

Date of experience: July 16, 2023

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Colorado
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February 3rd, 2023
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Ms. Brittnie was very knowledgeable, she was Pleasant she gave good information and was a pleasure to talk to.

Date of experience: February 3, 2023

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California
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May 31st, 2024
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Polite and knowledgeable. Quick and easy booking. Thanks!

Date of experience: May 21, 2024

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New York
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December 6th, 2023
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Amanda turn my trip from a nightmare to a very calm & peace lodging experience
Thank U so much Amanda!

Date of experience: December 6, 2023

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Florida
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November 9th, 2023
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This reservationist was very pleasant to deal with. Knowledgeable about her product. Made my day easier.
Thank you.

Date of experience: November 9, 2023

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Florida
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February 23rd, 2023
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Helpful and nice. Cb. Cb. Bc cb cb bc. Bc. Cb. Bc. Bc. Bc. Bc. Bc. Bc. No. BBB BBB BBB BBB BBB BBB. Bc bc bc bc.

Date of experience: February 23, 2023

Thumbnail of user victorl541
Texas
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April 29th, 2024
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Patrick was a tremendous help in securing my hotel room and made the process simple and easy.

Date of experience: April 19, 2024

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Illinois
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September 27th, 2023
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Good job! Polite, cute, gracious, wonderful, fabuloso! Is that 50 characters yet? If not, adds few of your choosing.

Date of experience: September 27, 2023

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North Carolina
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March 30th, 2023
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AWSOME! Very kind, patient, informative. He helped me book with ease and comfort! A pleasant experience for sure! I appreciate the service.

Date of experience: March 30, 2023

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Oregon
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February 22nd, 2023
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Shayne was very helpful in getting us reservations last minute! I would highly recommend. Thanks again!

Date of experience: February 22, 2023

Thumbnail of user juandejesusb
New York
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April 4th, 2023
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Bob did a great job booking my reservation! He was acomodating, understanding, kind, sincere, professional, and extremely helpful!

Date of experience: April 4, 2023

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Alabama
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June 26th, 2023
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Ramsay's gave an expectional experience helping me reserve a room over the phone. Patient and helpful.

Date of experience: May 27, 2023

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Texas
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May 29th, 2023
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Very pleasant, friendly and efficient was able to taken through the process quickly. My on line booking would not takeCC

Date of experience: May 29, 2023

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Pennsylvania
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August 31st, 2023
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Jeromme was very friendly and efficient. Took care of exactly what we needed for our overnight stay.

Date of experience: August 31, 2023

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Washington
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September 2nd, 2023
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Christa did an outstanding job with our reservation. She was extremely helpful and I couldn't be more pleased. Her people skills are the best!

Date of experience: September 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user michaelm11221
New York
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January 27th, 2023
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Even with a long distance room rental for my friends, the booking couldn't have been easier. Thank you.

Date of experience: January 27, 2023

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Ohio
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March 31st, 2023
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Karsen was awesome, amazingly helpful and polite. Helped me find something with availability quickly after a surprise work trip over the weekend

Date of experience: March 31, 2023

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Florida
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April 13th, 2023
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Horrible, your electronic inputting of my credit card, verbally or through touchtone does not work and I've been more than frustrated

* BookOnline attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Date of experience: March 14, 2023

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North Carolina
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July 13th, 2023
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Tried to tell me government discount rate would be $763 for 3 nights. Booked online and it was $331z

Date of experience: June 13, 2023

Thumbnail of user glennc554
New York
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May 30th, 2024
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She was friendly and efficient at getting us booked!

Date of experience: May 20, 2024

Thumbnail of user michaelined2
Delaware
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May 30th, 2024
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Excellent service easier than navigating on the web

Date of experience: May 20, 2024

Thumbnail of user allanb376
Texas
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May 8th, 2024
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Kaye was excellent, patient and so helpful! She was able to find exactly what we needed.

Date of experience: April 28, 2024

Thumbnail of user jenniferw3399
New York
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August 19th, 2023
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I recently had the pleasure of interacting with Francis, a representative from Bookonline, who helped book my room at Econo Lodge. I must say, Francis was incredibly personable throughout the entire process, which made my experience even more enjoyable.

From the moment I first contacted Bookonline, Francis was attentive and showed genuine interest in my needs. He was not only knowledgeable about the available options at Econo Lodge but also took the time to understand my preferences and requirements. It was evident that he wanted to find the perfect room for me, and I truly appreciated his efforts.

What stood out about Francis was his friendly and warm demeanor. He was not only professional in his approach but also made me feel like a valued customer. His personable nature was very reassuring, and I felt comfortable asking him questions or seeking clarification on any concerns I had.

Throughout the booking process, Francis maintained excellent communication. He promptly responded to my emails and phone calls, keeping me updated with any necessary information. This level of efficiency and reliability further demonstrated his commitment to ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for me.

Thanks to Francis's assistance, I was able to secure a fantastic room at Econo Lodge within my budget. He went above and beyond in finding the perfect accommodations for me, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.

Overall, I highly recommend Francis from Bookonline for anyone needing assistance with their hotel bookings. His personable nature, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills made the entire process a breeze. Francis truly made me feel like a valued customer, and I am grateful for his exceptional service.

Thank you, Francis, for making my hotel booking experience a memorable one. I will definitely be reaching out to Bookonline and specifically requesting Francis's assistance for any future travel needs.

Date of experience: August 19, 2023

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Maine
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May 29th, 2024
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Jennifer booked my room for memorial day weekend, she is awesome!

Date of experience: May 19, 2024

Thumbnail of user nancyc3142
Virginia
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May 29th, 2024
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Jennifer was very helpful and efficient. Thank you!

Date of experience: May 19, 2024

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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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