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4:54 am EDT

Booking.com booking ref... [protected]

On arrival to pick up the keys my partner was told firstly, that I had to be there even though he was the lead passenger and I booked it on his behalf.

The agent they changed their story and said they are refusing them entry as 7 of them showed up for the keys although I informed them we had rooms in the Oro Blanco which we booked through Travel Republic and confirmation could be shown. I advised the agency of this and was told "their not getting the keys and take it up with booking.com".

Not only did 4 of the party then have to find a hotel last minute they are also had to pay way over the odds for the hotel. I am gobsmacked that this is allowed to happen to people in a foreign country and it would certainly put me off using booking.com again for a hotel room instead of am actual travel agent.

Booking.com are telling me to contact the abroad agent, they are referring me back to Booking.com and so I am not getting anywhere. Booking.com are now ignoring all correspondence being sent. I have been offered half my refunds which, in my view, proves negligence. I would like a full refund I paid for a service I did not receive. I am also waiting on see where in the terms and conditions it says that friends cannot walk to your hotel with other friends to pick up their keys. Vouching for the room in the other hotel was offered and refused.

Karen

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11:23 am EDT
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Booking.com unauthorised card charges - booking.com

I have booked 2 nights at GB House, Turin, through Booking.com and paid in advance. I had been using booking.com for years and during this time I felt comfortable about giving my credit card details to them.
I contacted Booking.com believing this was a mistake and they simply told me to solve the situation with the "hotel". The hotel claims I have damaged a blanket and charged the absurd amount of 1628, 96 euros without my authorization. This came as an even bigger and very unpleasant surprise because we have no knowledge at all about damages of that magnitude or indeed any magnitude to anything in the room. We therefore deny these charges made by GB House.
The hotel never contacted me regarding any damage, nor before, nor after performing the bank transaction. I was highly surprised when I saw the operation in my bank statement. I tried to contact booking.com again and received the same instructions. The "hotel" didn;t answer my emails until I asked an italian friend to call them and ask. Their justification was absurd.
Especially when we checked out on May 1st, national holiday, and to my surprise, the unauthorized bank transaction happened on the morning of May 2. And since none of us have been contacted regarding any damage BEFORE the money was taken, nor received any photos, receipts or any other proof to confirm the damage, it clearly makes it a commercial litigation.
Charging customers without their consent is a fraud. It is an unauthorised bank operation and it is a crime, as defined by EU as defined by the Directive 2007/64/EC.

On Terms and Conditions of Booking.com they say:

This indemnification only applies to credit card reservations made using Booking.com's secure server and the unauthorised use of your credit card resulted through our default or negligence and through no fault of your own while using the secure server.

The reality is that Booking.com just pass your credit card details to the hotel and feel no responsibility about it, they dont care if the hotel overcharges you or even charges you for under a false accusation, as in my case.

I keep Booking.com in copy of all the emails exchanged with the hotel and haven't receive any response for a week.
I have had problems with Booking.com before regarding customer privacy protection but this is way beyond the acceptable.

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2:31 pm EDT
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Booking.com booking of hotel in jersey - ref: [protected]

I have contacted booking.com on numerous occasion with just one reply which was insufficient to sort the issue. In a nutshell one night was booked but I was charged for two. There was some communication between myself and the hotel which the hotel I believe took as a further booking even though I was told by the hotel I had to book direct through booking.com which I did not proceed to do but on arrival at the hotel there was a booking for 2 nights which I had not authorised and which booking.com and the hotel are dismissing. I have asked booking.com about complaint procedure with no reply to that either. I will leave it any that in prices but am most willing to put a fuller picture forward. Dave Hughes & Sara mulligan- Ref below i dont know whose post code you need or city where compnay is located !

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May 09, 2017 2:32 pm EDT

i hope the complaint got through

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4:15 pm EDT

Booking.com booking at wang osaka guest house via booking>com

My family of 4 people -- me, my husband and two children ages 13 and 14 years old are booked at Wang Osaka Guest House thru booking.com on May 7-10, 2017. We arrived in Osaka last night and went straight to the address of Wang Osaka Guest House but the owner, Sean Wang didn't show up. He said he is going to send his friend to us to give us the key and get our cash payment of 33, 000 Yen. BUT no one is coming up to now. We are waiting. More so, when I check my credit card online, I was already charged of 33, 000 Yen without us being accommodated yet at Wang Osaka Guest House. Please help. We are still waiting to be accommodated since we already paid for our stay. It was already charged to my credit card. Please help! Help!

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8:27 am EDT
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Booking.com booking refund

Hi I booked a hotel and it was not mentioned that it Is non refundable. When I requested refund I got email that it can't be refunded. Booking.com itself is very difficult to understand as once payment is deducted it will mention it can't be refunded. I got reply as
Dear Ms Aisha Hanif,
Thank you for choosing Booking.com.
We approached Queens Hotel on your behalf and requested them to cancel your reservation [protected] without any penalties.
We have been advised that you too have contacted the hotel and the outcome will not change as below.
The Queens Hotel is unable to fulfill your request because the reservation is non-refundable. Reservations that are booked with this policy can’t be cancelled or modified, and the accommodation strictly adheres to this policy. However, Queens Hotel has offered you the possibility to change your reservation dates using the already charged non-refundable deposit as a credit towards a new booking.

I lost my money they did not refunded any amount

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3:47 am EDT

Booking.com unauthorised payment charged

I am very concerned and disheartened with the Booking I had to go through with you guys for this hotel Wahet Al Deafeh (Booking number: [protected]). I have complained many times and called your office many times but no one resolved my issue.
Problem
As I did the booking, I went to the hotel and asked about my confirmation with my confirmation email so that i can start my 3 night stay. But instead they declined when i arrived at the hotel and said they don't have my booking that i had done with booking.com even though i showed them my booking in print. Nothing showed up on their computer as my name was not coming up in the confirmation and hence they did not let me in and I had to book another hotel via booking.com . But you can see below My booking was genuine with this Hotel.

I then booked Swissotel (Booking num - [protected])which went through and I did the same to this hotel with the confirmation and they did honor it which you can see as I have attached to this email.
Please do the needful and refund my funds of SR810 as It was not my fault but the hotel who did not let me stay and had do double book another hotel for the same.

Thanks and regards
Riyaz
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9:04 pm EDT

Booking.com hotel booking

I have made two reservations with Hotel Zeil via booking.com. I had intended to travel from Frankfurt to other European countries and fly back from Frankfurt. Since i don't yet have my visa and tickets in place i had opted for free cancellations and no pre payment categories on Booking.com.
To land in Frankfurt i booked this hotel and it was free cancellation and no pre payment as required, hence i decided to book it while travelling out of Frankfurt as well, keeping in mind its free cancellation since thats what i had opted for. However no where did it show up it was chargeable as i had clicked on FREE cancellation. I immediately got a message on my credit card as i made the booking and an email saying its a non refundable stay. I have urged the website respresentatives several times explaining the issue at hand and to please reverse the charge. I also immediately cancelled the booking in 10 mins of booking it, since i was completely duped! Having booked the same hotel with free cancellation from 24-26th May, it never came up on the website it was going to charge me for the same hotel for different dates. Everywhere on google and on booking.com it has been advertising - 'NO BOOKING FEES' and 'FREE CANCELLATION’. To all this hotel has not responded to any emails.
I have urged and requested however all my pleas have gone unheard. I have been cheated and duped.

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6:48 pm EDT
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Booking.com service complaint

Booking number: [protected] for 4/22/17 thru 4/24/17. What a joke, Booking.com claims to let you change or modify your reservation, quick and easy as well as any time on their website, with no hassle. This is not true and did not happen for me. I made our reservation then found out we needed to actually travel a week earlier so went online to change my reservation and was told I could not change or modify anything and further more would be charged even if we did not stay during that time and we were. So disgusted as I have complained several times and have been contacted by NO ONE! Will never use them again to book travel and if I can use word of mouth to stop others from using them I will.
This quote is actually directly off there home page:
Make changes to your booking, anytime
You can make changes, send a request or cancel in just a few clicks.
I would have even taken a credit for a further booking if any customer service person would have contacted me but it is now 5/6/17 and my change request was for 5/15 and still nothing. So much for customer service. Booking.com has my money now so they care not.

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4:10 pm EDT

Booking.com elephant lodge in london

28/04/17- 01/05/17
Elephant Lodge- 71 Marcia Road, Southwark, London

When we first arrived at elephant lodge me and my friend were a bit on edge, after the reviews on trip adviser, but decided to still give it ago. We arrived on the Friday at around 10 .p.M. The guy seemed nice showed us to the room and took my name for payment and that was all that was said. First impressions of the room were not great the rooms looked nothing like they are shown on trip adviser which for one is false advertising, as it is not what we booked, the place was filthy, the bed was stained all over, dirt all on skirting boards, and window sill. We also saw that it was £10 if we wanted the room cleaned, but it should be clean before we even get there! We then went out for a couple of drinks, when returning back to elephant Lodge we found that we could not get in with the key given and was as if someone had locked it on the inside, at this point we were not happy we were 2 young girls locked outside at around 1a.M. And was not told of any curfews, we rang multiple times but no answer. Luckily had friends staying in the same area so had to get an umber to threes and stop with them. The next morning when we tried to ring him again he finally answered with no explanation as to why the door was locked and asked why we didn't ring him when we did multiple times. We then asked if there was a curfew so we didn't get locked out again, he told us he would ask a colleague and get back to us and he did not do that, and then continued to ignore our calls. We did get in that Saturday night when we first walked in there was a couple sat on the stairs asleep with there stuff all over, just seeing them like that made me feel unsafe we quickly ran to the room, in the morning around 6am we were unfortunately woken up by others who seemed to live there slamming doors and running up and down the stairs, also someone tried to get in our room, which made me feel really uncomfortable. We decided we had, enough we decided to check out that day and stay with our friends who luckily had a spare bed! We did not see the manager once throughout our stay to ask how it was! Severely disappointed!

I would like a refund as for 1. We only stayed there one night as we got locked out the first night 2. It is filthy and I have pictures to prove 3. It is not what we booked it looks nothing like the photos on booking.com

Hope this can get resolved.

Thank you
Kara

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3:21 pm EDT

Booking.com unauthorized credit card charges

I had booked two nights through booking.com in Austin, Tx. When I arrived the first night the hotel had no record of me in their computer system. I showed her my confirmation email from booking.com and they were able to get me a room anyway. She told me that booking.com had called them and told the hotel they relocated me to a different hotel for the second night because they were overbooked and had no rooms for my second night. I called booking.com and they said they had no record of this. To me this is highly unprofessional from both the hotel (best wester plus Austin central) and booking.com. No one ever tried contacting me and I had to show up to the hotel to find out I didn't have a room at the hotel I booked weeks in advance for for either night. They were just putting the blame on each other. While I was on the phone with booking.com they booked me a super 8 hotel in Austin, Tx for the second night which I was already upset with but the best western plus had no rooms. When I went to checkout the next day the best western plus said they did have me in a room for that night so I stayed there and booking.com cancelled my reservation at the super 8. A week later I see a $143 charge on my credit card for a Rodeway Inn in Austin for the night that I stayed at the Best Western Plus. When I called booking.com to dispute this they flat out told me there was nothing they could do about it because they never made that reservation and they do not have my credit card information to give to the hotel that it must have been Best Western Plus when they relocated me. This seems ridiculous to me because I have to give my credit card information when booking the hotel on the booking.com website. I then spoke to the Best Western Plus and they have no record of giving my credit card information to Rodeway Inn and making a reservation for me. Well someone did and someone is lying to me about it and it cost me a $143 charge to my credit card. When speaking to both places they both told there is nothing they can do for me because neither one made the reservation. Well I certainly did not make the reservation and never gave them my credit card information. Needless to say I will never use booking.com again or a Best Western Plus and it is extremely unprofessional to just blow off someone like me who has this charge from somewhere and say you didn't do it and just blame each other. Both will be reported.

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11:41 pm EDT
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Booking.com overcharge of room rate

Dear Sir,
Although Booking.com guarantees the lowest room rate, I was overcharged over $700-HK for the my reservation of a garden view deluxe room in Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort for 5 nights from July 3 to 8, 2017. If booked the room of the same type for the same period through Ctrip, the charge would only be $3142 (tax and breakfast included) while Booking.com charged me $3903-HK for the same service. I made a request to their Customer Service Centre for reducing the charge or cancelling my reservation, but is was rejected. It is unfair for me to pay so much more for the same service as I could only learn the terms for the guaranty of lowest room rate after I have made the booking. In future, I would think twice before using service of Booking.com and advise my friends to be careful in making a reservation with Booking.com. My booking No. is [protected] and my email is [protected]@yahoo.com
Regards,
Hau Wang HO

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12:42 pm EDT

Booking.com double payment

I made a booking in March, the payment was decline with my card, an i received another link to process my payment, paid with a different card, got a notification from my bank, but I was told that my payment was not revived, I had to pay cash at the hotel. I have been requesting assistance from booking.com to reimburse, but they keep asking my bank statement which i did 4 times now, but they cant help. Really disappointed.

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7:56 am EDT
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Booking.com credit card information sharing

I did a reservation with booking.com
it was for 2 nights and payment at hotel
before I checked in I decided to cancell it. Althogh the hotel shouldn't get my card information but they transacted the first night which is acceptable. The problem is at the second day the hotel again transacted my card for the second night! What is the legal action I can take against booking.com?

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4:15 am EDT

Booking.com data breach they don't care...

I would like to report a data breach using my bank details.

My husband made a reservation using our booking.com account where my bank details are stored. (this was authorised)
When completing the booking the email address added for confirmation was incorrect ( even though we were logged in to our own account)
When we logged into our account on Sunday to check where we were staying there was no reference to a booking for 30/05/2017
We tried to call you but we couldn't get through
We have then gone on to book direct and stayed at Hotel Noir at a charge of £85.00

The lady I spoke to this morning said it was our fault for putting the incorrect email address in which granted part of that I may accept. (she was very rude)
But the booking was made logged into my account so when I logged into this on Sunday and there was no reference there, to me there's no booking. If my bank details are being used there should be a reference to the booking ?

Yet my bank details have been charged £59.99 for not showing. If we saw the booking in the account it was booked on, then we would have shown to the reservation.
I understand the fact the confirmation email address was incorrect however the bank details on our account have been used to bill so there SHOULD have been reference to that booking in there)
I feel there has been a breach of security regarding my bank details as if the booking wasn't made on that account how were my details charged, If they were made on that account why was it not visible?

I was on the phone waiting to speak to someone who knew how the system worked but I was also very rudely hung up on.
The lady I spoke to called the hotel spoke to someone called Geoff and has advised they will not refund the charge but going off how she spoke to me I am not surprised that was the answer to her either.

I am seeking the refund of £59.99 as the account used to pay for this had no reference to a booking thus we cannot be held responsible for the no-show. As I have said already if the booking was visible on the account we would have been there.

I do not want to speak to an advisor as my experience already for this is totally below standard. I would appreciate email communication from a manager confirming the arrangement of the refund ASAP.

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12:29 pm EDT

Booking.com hotel booking

They are cheaters. I booked a room in Green hill cottage from booking.com for 2 days. They shown a different room in their website. And once I visited their (Rishikesh). They gave a different, a lower category room. I reached their in evening 8.00 p.m and I have no time to back out or to argue with hotel manager. Even the management is not good.
I suggest you all, never ever book anything with booking.com. They are fraud.

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9:43 pm EDT
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Booking.com cancellation policy

Booking.com is committing fraud in billing customers for cancellation of rooms that they never use; they are trying to hide this fraud by stating that their site clearly explains their policies-which it does not.

Do not book through Booking.com

Here is my experience:

I booked a room online thinking it was in the town (Jasper, AB) that I was visiting, when in fact the hotel was much farther away but still came up on the web page (Hinton, AB). Quickly realizing my mistake I called within five minutes and cancelled the room directly through the hotel and through Booking.com. I was told by the front desk agent that my credit card would not be charged. A month later my card was charged. I contacted the hotel and the agent stated that I was identified as a "no show" and charged for the hotel room. I explained my mistake and the Manager stated I would need to contact Booking.com again to reverse the charge. He did not have a 1-800 number and there was no 1-800 number on the Booking.com site. I contacted the hotel again and was given a 1-866 number to call Booking.com. It took a while for the agent to pull up my cancellation, call the hotel, and then get back to me regarding how the charge would be reversed in 8-10 days.

On the cancellation receipt through Booking.com it stated $95.00 for cancellation. So they are billing people fraudulently to cancel their reservations. When there is no service provided there should never be a charge. This is a scam site and nobody should ever book with Booking.com.

The Booking.com site does not state anything about paying for cancellations/no shows. This is the worst kind of scam possible as the Hotels are then stating "oh we can't do anything you booked through Booking.com".

This is not ok and a lawyer should file a Mass Tourte lawsuit against this company.

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4:23 pm EDT

Booking.com cancellation of booking

I booked 'Mystic Valley Resort' located in Igatpuri for 3 rooms through booking.com website on April 12, 2017 for April 29 to May 1. I get a confirmation mail with booking confirmation mail with id:[protected] and PIN code: 1131.

On Apr 29, 2017 I land at the property travelling from Mumbai with my family and at the reception I am informed that they have never received any booking on my behalf from booking.com. Here I would want to mention that my family member includes a 4 year old kid, a senior citizen and a 7 month pregnant lady among others.

I contact booking.com and they very coolly give me an option of a Hotel Narmada.
I would want to highlight certain points here:
As per Booking.com website FAQ excerpt:

How do I know my reservation is confirmed?
As soon as you have completed the booking process the confirmation page appears. We also email a copy of this confirmation to you. Your confirmation includes all of your reservation details, as well as a booking number and your PIN code. Your booking number and PIN code will only be needed if you contact Customer Service. You can also access your confirmation online, see details of your reservation, or make changes to your booking at anytime by visiting your account and going to the ‘My Bookings’ page.

Then if my booking is confirmed, as per above excerpt how can the hotel cancel it. Secondly, if after booking it on booking.com I still need hotel confirmation why do I need booking.com, I can do it on hotel website itself.

To check this again in evening I booked a property 'Beautiful Bungalow' in Lonavala which showed available on booking.com. I get confirmation also for it. But I called to property to cross check and was informed there is no availabilty. If they are booked how come it shows available on booking.com and if booked through website how can a hotel cancel it or just deny it.

After Booking.com offered us a lousy replacement of 'Hotel Narmada', I get my booking cancellation mail from 'Mystic Valley Resort'. If they never got my confirmation how did they cancel it.

It was a pathetic experience and would request all readers to book on hotel website directly or if still they want to book through booking.com then please get a confirmation mail from property

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9:57 am EDT

Booking.com policies, customer service

If you are new to booking.com to list your house for vacation rental be very careful their policies are ridicules
anybody from anywhere can book your house without paying anything, you cannot cancel it, your calendar is blocked for those dates, you have to Waite and see if the guest is going to show up or not!, if you cancel they might charge you for guest replacement fee! soooo you as a home owners are screwed, i called the costumer service, they seem very lost and confused and because of that they are rude, anyways, finally in costumer service told me that I'm new and it will takes time to build relationship, my respond was it's fumy how anybody can just book my property without paying anything and I have to Waite and see if they will show up, ! what kind of stupid policy is that? finally they agreed to send a representative to my property for verification, after more than 10 e mails back and forward with booking REP Alyssia Santiago we made appointment, I had to re arrange few other appointments to visit Alyssa
LOL, she never showed up,
the bottom line is I'm renting my property for 3 years now and i have used more than 10 websites to promote or rent it but booking.com policies are so unfair and ridicules can be very damaging, in the first week of my registration I had 4 bookings only one was for real other 3 fake ones which i brought to their attention even i made the costumer service to call the number provided by the guest to prove it's a fake booking, guess what ? even though after it was obvious for them that it was fake, yet they told me I cannot cancel, if i do i might have to pay fees to booking.com and still my calendar was blocked,
I read lots of complaints that guests they had from booking.com in here I'm not sure what is the purpose of booking.com in insisting to make guest and home owners very unsatisfied
STAY AWAY FROM BOOKING.COM
I can backup everything been said here
regards

MIKE .P

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Booking.com hotel reservation for august 20, 2017 @ #[protected]

Dear booking.com
I have received cancellation from booking.com, but not from the hotel. I am a very current member of aarp and I don't like where this type of booking is going. I have every intention of getting my money back!. The web site is miss-leading and I photo shot all of the instructions. I plan to make booking.com appear on the local and national news about this practice of taking money that in not theirs. Please don't think for a moment that you have won. I will expose this company and its network of hotels to the local and nationally how I was deceived and told I will not get my refund back from this hotel, after making a reservation 120 days in advance and cancelling it the same day. I don't care how long it takes my plan is to expose this practice of saying my card will be charged until check in day.

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Booking.com i was booking for 5 nights for a triple deluxe room including breakfast in hotel

Urgent urgent urgent
I was booking in hotel leonardo royal berlin alexsandrplaz a triple delux room including bteakfast for 5 nights 25.4.17 - 30.4.17. The guests in this room are : me, my wife and my 12 years grandauther. I was surpised to realize that the shawer and the bathroom of the room are opened without door. It impossible for me and my grandauter to share this kind of room. It was not written in your room description. I did not pay more then 1000 euro fot such a room. I insist to get another room fitting my needs.
In your room description was clearly stated that it includes sauna without mentioning that it cost money (and it costs). I am asking you to intervent and garantee that I will get the room I have paid for it according booking.com description! The booking no. Is : 1110.933.579 pin codr 1817

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Customer Service:

Responsiveness and Communication: Booking.com's customer service is highly responsive and provides timely communication. Users can expect quick and helpful responses to their inquiries and concerns.

Support Channels: The platform offers multiple support channels, including phone, email, and live chat. This allows users to choose the most convenient method of communication.

Problem Resolution and Refunds: Booking.com is known for its efficient problem resolution and refund process. In case of any issues with bookings, the customer service team works diligently to find a satisfactory solution for users.

Accommodation Options:

Variety and Range of Accommodation Types: Booking.com offers a wide variety of accommodation types to suit different preferences and budgets. Users can find everything from luxury hotels to budget-friendly hostels.

Quality and Cleanliness of Accommodations: The platform ensures that the accommodations listed meet certain quality standards. Users can expect clean and well-maintained properties based on the provided descriptions and photos.

Accuracy of Descriptions and Photos: Booking.com strives to provide accurate descriptions and photos of the accommodations. Users can rely on the information provided to make informed decisions about their bookings.

Pricing and Deals:

Competitiveness of Prices: Booking.com offers competitive prices for accommodations. Users can often find great deals and discounts, especially during off-peak seasons.

Transparency of Pricing: The platform ensures transparency in pricing, displaying all applicable fees and taxes upfront. Users can easily see the total cost of their bookings before making a reservation.

Availability of Discounts and Special Offers: Booking.com regularly offers discounts and special offers on accommodations. Users can take advantage of these deals to save money on their bookings.

User Reviews and Ratings:

Reliability and Authenticity of Reviews: Booking.com maintains a reliable and authentic review system. Users can trust the reviews and ratings provided by other guests who have stayed at the accommodations.

Overall Rating and Average Scores: Each accommodation listing on Booking.com is accompanied by an overall rating and average scores for different aspects such as cleanliness, comfort, and location. This helps users gauge the quality of the accommodations.

Filtering and Sorting Options for Reviews: The platform offers filtering and sorting options for reviews, allowing users to easily find the most relevant and helpful feedback from other guests.

Mobile Experience:

Mobile App Availability and Functionality: Booking.com has a mobile app available for both iOS and Android devices. The app offers the same functionality as the website, allowing users to search and book accommodations on the go.

Responsiveness and User-Friendliness on Mobile Devices: The mobile app and mobile website are highly responsive and user-friendly. Users can easily navigate and make bookings using their mobile devices.

Features and Benefits of the Mobile App: The mobile app provides additional features such as push notifications for booking updates, exclusive mobile-only deals, and the ability to save and manage bookings offline.

Loyalty Program:

Benefits and Rewards for Frequent Users: Booking.com offers benefits and rewards for frequent users through its Genius loyalty program. Members can enjoy perks such as free room upgrades, late check-outs, and exclusive discounts.

Membership Tiers and Perks: The Genius loyalty program has different membership tiers based on the number of bookings made. As users move up the tiers, they unlock additional perks and benefits.

Ease of Earning and Redeeming Points: Earning and redeeming points in the Genius loyalty program is straightforward. Users earn points for each completed stay, and these points can be used to unlock discounts on future bookings.

Additional Services:

Car Rental and Airport Transfers: Booking.com offers car rental and airport transfer services, making it convenient for users to arrange transportation during their trips.

Activities and Tours Booking: Users can also book activities and tours through Booking.com, allowing them to plan their entire trip in one place.

Travel Insurance Options: While not directly provided by Booking.com, the platform partners with insurance providers to offer travel insurance options to users. This provides an added layer of protection for travelers.

Privacy and Security:

Data Protection Measures: Booking.com takes data protection seriously and implements measures to safeguard users' personal information. The platform complies with relevant privacy regulations.

Secure Payment Processing: The payment processing on Booking.com is secure, ensuring that users' financial information is protected during transactions.

Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: The platform has a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of use that outline how users' data is collected, stored, and used. Users can review these policies for transparency.

Overall User Experience:

Overall Satisfaction and Recommendation: Users generally have a positive experience with Booking.com and are likely to recommend it to others. The platform consistently delivers on its promises and provides a reliable booking service.

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Platform: Booking.com's strengths lie in its extensive accommodation options, competitive pricing, and reliable customer service. However, some users may find the search results overwhelming due to the sheer number of options available.

Comparison with Competitors: Booking.com stands out among its competitors due to its wide range of accommodation options, competitive pricing, and user-friendly interface. It is often considered one of the top choices for booking accommodations.

Pros and Cons:

Key Advantages of Using Booking.com: Booking.com offers a user-friendly interface, a wide range of accommodation options, competitive pricing, and reliable customer service. The platform also provides a loyalty program for frequent users.

Potential Drawbacks or Limitations: Some users may find the overwhelming number of accommodation options on Booking.com to be a drawback. Additionally, the platform's cancellation policies may vary depending on the property, which can be a limitation for some users.

Summary and Conclusion:

Final Thoughts and Overall Assessment: Booking.com is a highly recommended platform for booking accommodations. It offers a user-friendly interface, a wide range of options, competitive pricing, and reliable customer service.

Who Would Benefit Most from Using Booking.com: Booking.com is suitable for all types of travelers, from budget-conscious individuals to luxury seekers. The platform caters to a wide range of preferences and budgets.

Recommendations for Improvement: One area for improvement could be providing more detailed information about cancellation policies upfront to avoid any confusion for users. Additionally, enhancing the search filtering options could help users narrow down their choices more efficiently.

How to file a complaint about Booking.com?

1. Log in or create an account: Ensure you are logged in to your ComplaintsBoard.com account to proceed. If you do not have an account, please register by providing the required information and verifying your email address.

2. Navigating to the complaint form: Once logged in, locate the 'File a Complaint' button situated at the top right corner of the website and click on it to access the complaint form.

3. Writing the title: In the 'Complaint Title' field, concisely summarize the main issue you have encountered with Booking.com. Make it specific and clear, such as "Overcharged for Hotel Stay" or "Reservation Not Honored at Check-in".

4. Detailing the experience: In the complaint details section, provide a thorough description of your experience. Include key areas such as:

  • The nature of your booking (hotel, flight, car rental, etc.)
  • Details of the problem encountered (incorrect charges, poor customer service, etc.)
  • Any correspondence or interactions you had with Booking.com's customer service
  • Steps you have taken to resolve the issue with Booking.com and their responses
  • The personal impact of the issue, such as inconvenience, financial loss, or stress
  • Relevant dates and times of your booking and the issue
  • Confirmation numbers or reservation details

Be as specific as possible to give a clear understanding of the situation and why you are dissatisfied.

5. Attaching supporting documents: Attach any relevant documents or evidence that supports your complaint, such as receipts, confirmation emails, or correspondence with the company. Do not include sensitive personal information like credit card numbers or passwords.

6. Filling optional fields: Use the 'Claimed Loss' field to indicate any financial losses you have incurred due to the issue. In the 'Desired Outcome' field, specify what resolution you are seeking from Booking.com, whether it's a refund, an apology, or another form of compensation.

7. Review before submission: Carefully review your complaint for clarity, accuracy, and completeness. Ensure that all the information provided is correct and that your desired outcome is reasonable and clearly stated.

8. Submission process: After reviewing your complaint, click the 'Submit' button to file your complaint on ComplaintsBoard.com. Ensure that you have filled in all the necessary fields and attached any supporting documents.

9. Post-Submission Actions: After submitting your complaint, monitor your ComplaintsBoard.com account for any responses or updates. You may receive feedback from other users or even from Booking.com representatives, so it's important to stay engaged and respond if necessary.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Booking.com

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Is Booking.com a legitimate website for booking accommodations?

Yes, Booking.com is a legitimate website, providing a platform for users to book accommodations, flights, car rentals, and other travel services.

Can I trust Booking.com with my personal information?

Booking.com has security measures in place to protect user data, but it's always a good idea to read their privacy policy to understand how your information is used.

Are the reviews on Booking.com genuine?

Most reviews on Booking.com are from verified guests who have completed their stay, but as with any platform, it's important to read multiple reviews to get a well-rounded understanding.

Do the prices on Booking.com match the actual costs of accommodations?

Booking.com aims to provide accurate prices, but it's still important to double-check the final price, taxes, and fees during the booking process.

How reliable is Booking.com's customer service?

Booking.com offers customer support through various channels, but individual experiences may vary. Be sure to check online reviews for a better understanding of customer satisfaction.

Are the pictures and descriptions of accommodations on Booking.com accurate?

Property owners and managers provide the photos and descriptions, so while Booking.com attempts to ensure accuracy, it's always best to research the property independently as well.

Can I get a refund or modify my reservation on Booking.com?

Cancellation and modification policies vary by property and booking. Check the specific terms and conditions for each reservation.

Are the special deals and discounts on Booking.com legitimate?

Deals and discounts on Booking.com are generally legitimate, but be sure to read the terms and conditions to understand any restrictions or limitations.

Will Booking.com charge hidden fees during or after the booking process?

Booking.com displays all mandatory fees during the booking process, but additional charges, such as local taxes, may apply depending on the property.

Can I trust Booking.com with my credit card information?

Booking.com uses secure technology to protect your credit card information, but it's always a good idea to monitor your statements for any suspicious activity.

Is Booking.com affiliated with any reputable organizations?

Booking.com is part of Booking Holdings Inc., a reputable global online travel company that also owns Priceline, Agoda, and Kayak.

How long has Booking.com been in business?

Booking.com was founded in 1996, and has since grown into a well-established online travel agency.

Are there any known scams associated with Booking.com?

Like any online platform, Booking.com may occasionally be targeted by scammers. It's crucial to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to their customer service.

Is Booking.com's mobile app safe to use?

The Booking.com mobile app is considered safe, but always download it from official app stores and read reviews to ensure you have the genuine app.

How does Booking.com handle disputes between guests and property owners?

Booking.com offers support for resolving disputes, but the extent of their involvement depends on the specific circumstances.

Does Booking.com have a loyalty program, and is it worthwhile?

Booking.com offers a loyalty program called Genius, providing benefits such as discounts and perks. Users should evaluate if the program suits their travel needs.

Are the star ratings on Booking.com reliable?

Star ratings on Booking.com are generally reliable, but it's still important to read reviews and research the property for a comprehensive understanding.

Does Booking.com guarantee the lowest prices for accommodations?

Booking.com offers a price-match guarantee for certain bookings. Be sure to read their terms and conditions for more information.

How can I contact Booking.com, a trusted online travel agency, for assistance with bookings or inquiries?

Need assistance with your bookings or have inquiries? Contact Booking.com at +44 203 320 2609 or +1 888 850 3958. Their helpful customer support team is ready to assist you with your travel needs.

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