• Trivago

Trivago

Overview

Trivago has a rating of 1.67 stars from 394 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Trivago most frequently mention credit card, customer service, and next day problems. Trivago ranks 231st among Travel Search Engine sites.

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  • Value
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    12
  • Returns
    16
  • Quality
    25

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Top Positive Review

“The best”

Nihat H.
2/17/22

I am so happy, because trivago is the best hotel searching site. When i go abroad i use trivago and everytime they give me good job. I say thanks from hereto trivago

Top Critical Review

“Bait and switch”

T D.
1/14/24

They advertise a price and clearly state that the reservation is cancelable. Click on link, enter CC info, get a confirmation that reservation is non refundable. They hide behind the booking company and they're not responsible for the change in terms. Complete BS of a business model. There's a reason that they've been fined by governments for fraud. Only by stopping using them, will they go away for good.

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Thumbnail of user dooleypa
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 14th, 2024

They advertise a price and clearly state that the reservation is cancelable. Click on link, enter CC info, get a confirmation that reservation is non refundable. They hide behind the booking company and they're not responsible for the change in terms. Complete BS of a business model. There's a reason that they've been fined by governments for fraud. Only by stopping using them, will they go away for good.

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Thumbnail of user dixannc
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 14th, 2024

I was led to believe I was booking directly through the hotel and it was not labeled Trivago.after calling and making reservation my message from them said Trivago.My daughter to.d me she got a much lower rate going directly through the hotel.I told her I was duped because it looked like I was going directly through the hotel.I also said I may want to cancel at the ti e and they said I could but added an additional 7 dollars to my reservation.I canceled and when I called to cancel they said they were adding another additional fee.what a deceptive and horrible business.Yoy get a higher rate and they rip people off.Do not use them.

Tip for consumers:
This was Trivago.A travel organization..seems l ore lime a scam outfit.Very deceiving.

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Thumbnail of user nihath
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
February 17th, 2022

I am so happy, because trivago is the best hotel searching site. When i go abroad i use trivago and everytime they give me good job. I say thanks from hereto trivago

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You must use it

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Thumbnail of user scottc2566
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 11th, 2023

They would not refund or change the dates of my hotel stay. They don't really mean cancel the reservation 24 hours before. I will never use trivago again. I will call the Hotel and make my reservation.

Tip for consumers:
Call the hotel and not use trivago to book hotels.

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Got screwed out of $600.

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Thumbnail of user dem636
1 review
6 helpful votes
June 4th, 2016

I learned that if I had stepped into the chosen hotel, my rate would be $22 cheaper than booking through Trivago. Now I find that Trivago booked me not only for last night in Tennessee but has also booked me for three days from now in New Mexico via Priceline! There is absolutely no way to get hold of Trivago and get it made right. Priceline says "Too bad, so sad" and hotel refers everything back to 'the third carrier'. The minor convenience now seems not worth the costs.

Tip for consumers:
First, every time the screen changes CHECK THE DATES. They often change too. Second, don't fill in information to make it easier. They can then auto book you when you only thought you were looking. Third, call the hotel directly, give them any organizations you belong to that might permit a discount and get a best rate to compare. (AAA, AARP, military etc)

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Thumbnail of user jackief293
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 10th, 2022
Verified purchase

Booked a room with Days Inn Wyndham Effingham Illinois. The event we were going to attend ( FUNFEST) canceled all but one day for event. We called and canceled our hotel reservations for September 14th through 18th of 2022 on May 10th 2022. We have just given that money to someone because we cannot get a refund. We should have called and booked directly, ended up costing us much more than we would have saved going through this company. Very dishonest! Lesson learned!

Thumbnail of user robg455
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
March 8th, 2022

I used it many times and find the info useful and updated most of the time.
Travelled to many places based on the info I searched there

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Thumbnail of user thomasm3623
1 review
2 helpful votes
July 21st, 2022

The commercial that shows someone getting a better rte on check out than someone else on Hulu is annoying. Obnoxious and would cause me NEVER EVER to use Trivago. Crap Ad, Crap service.

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NOne they suck

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None they suck

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Thumbnail of user iant73
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 25th, 2018

Was looking for a hotel in downtown Toronto, so set the search for "Downtown Toronto / Close to CN Tower..." (a pre-set selection) And it came up with all kinds of hotels in Mississauga, North York, etc. I'm sure the prices were good but don't have the time to look through all the crappy recommendations. Hotels.com was so much better for search

Thumbnail of user jannag11
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
March 11th, 2021

At the Universal Hilton, I had my second quinceañera. Ms. Violeta * * assisted me in the banquet space with everything I needed, as well as making a room reservation so I could stay after the party. She also helped me make the reservation to enjoy my family in the restaurant.

Thumbnail of user josephs1127
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 20th, 2020

Found a bed bug right as I was going to bed. Notified the manager who then called the owner. The owner showed no instantly became rude n condescending. Flat out blamed us for bringing them in. No plan to remedy the problem. We requested our refund n left. Inspect thoroughly the beds! Think twice before considering staying here. Magnify that picture!

Thumbnail of user mabelh28
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 12th, 2022

El major hotel Aydinll cave GOREME TURKEY
THES BEST HOTEL, BEUTIFULL ROOM CLEAN, CONFORTABLE
Friendly staff, I recommend the spa.

Thumbnail of user tomdenhartog2000
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 10th, 2023

I looked for hotels in Barcelona and only half of the suggested hotels are actually in Barcelona. Why can normal sites like booking do this but trivago can't?

Thumbnail of user jillf369
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 3rd, 2021

OMG, this is the WORST website! I hired a lawyer to reach an agreement with Brackenridge House B&B contingent that I delete negative posts. Somehow, Google forwarded my review to Trivago and they WILL NOT delete my post which is costing me a recovery of $1,650! I have deleted my Google post and emailed Trivago FOUR times, also called transcontinental long distance to Dusseldorf Germany. DusselDORKS repeatedly reply they cannot delete my post. Danke nein. Google forwarded the post and is not returning my emails either.
Jillian Fina

Tip for consumers:
Do not post on Google or Trivago!

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I will never use Trivago again.

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Thumbnail of user meredithl24
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
August 15th, 2019

Way to many crappy recommendations... don't waste your time and use couchsurfing or airbnb instead honestly.

Thumbnail of user shanitaw12
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 20th, 2023

I need my refund back my booking was booked the wrong date call and spoke to someone after two days of getting someone to finally answer said I had to wait 24 which it has been no one answered and still waiting on a refund which I haven't received and they took my money I need my money back don't have money to give away!

Thumbnail of user johnl3201
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
February 22nd, 2023

Price is different when you are going to book. What is the use of a comparing site when prices are not correct shown on Trivago. It's not the booking site. Prices on Booking and Agora are mostly 2 or 3 times the price shown on Trivago when you click on the Trivago price.

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Thumbnail of user nataliao26
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
May 19th, 2021

I thigh that Trivago is in according with otel.com to steal money. That's sucks! Many people have a lit of complaints about otel.com and TRIVAGO never did any thing to help their customers.

Thumbnail of user jaym1090
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 9th, 2022

I used Trivago to stay at a Days Inn in Ontario Canada. I booked for 2 nights then decided to stay an extra night. I paid the motel directly for the extra night. When I checked my credit card statement I found there was no difference in price. Which begs the question, why not just book directly with the motel/hotel yourself?

Thumbnail of user johannat38
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 15th, 2021

BEWARE TRIVAGO BUSINESS SERVICE! Auto-renew scam
We have been B&B and Hotel owners for 10 years. I our experience the key is partnership with the 3rd party companies. We were 'sold' the Business service acc on 13/1/20, we were NOT told it would automatically renew. In fact told "try it and if don't like it then that's fine". 13/1/21 It AUTO-renewed (amidst Lock-down with our sector closed), no postal reminder - just an email designed to go straight into 'junk' and not be read. When I realized I immediately responded to be told no 14 day cooling off period when it's a renewal. Reluctantly paid after 4 debt collection letters. This is deliberate mis-selling, absolutely shameful! I will never do business again. Businesses BEWARE!

Thumbnail of user fernandad23
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 17th, 2021

After hours of searching we finally found a nice deal and decided to do the booking. I received the booking ID number and Trip number. They send me an email saying that they had receive our money and they would send an email of confirmation shortly. But for our big disappointment on the next day I received an email saying: " The hotel has informed us that the booking you made at the rate at which you purchased it was booked by someone else just a few seconds before you. We tried to find other rooms at the hotel at the same rate but unfortunately, there are no rooms available and we have had to refund you."
What a bul$&@" :(( (((( as they still had the same rate when I checked after ready my email. It means that they don't update the website properly and you can lose a good deal in other reliable website while you will be waiting until they cancel booking!
It was the first time and for sure the LAST time I have used this crap website!
Ps. We still didn't get our money back after more than 24 hours waiting :(( ((

Thumbnail of user benjamins224
1 review
2 helpful votes
March 3rd, 2020

I booked two round-trip flights through Trivago. Having not used the site before, I called to confirm with American Airlines that my flight was showing up in their system; it was.

The very next day, a rude man who spoke very poor English called me to explain that the discounted price I booked at had expired and that additional money (hundreds of dollars) was due in order to prevent cancellation. I refused and they cancelled the reservation.

Some additional research into this Trivago partner showed a large contingent of other Trivago costumers that experience the exact seem thing. Trivago should be held accountable for deals they advertise through their website. I will be publisizing my awful experience dealing with this clear scam until I receive some sort of resolution.

Thumbnail of user marisolf2
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
April 11th, 2018

Spoke with beverly very nice and understanding, the hotel is comfy and has a indoor pool, free good breakfast, pleasant place to stay for a weekend. Everything from restaurants, shopping, lounge very close by that's a Plus :) Just hope that the parking spot for costumers get renovated! To many holes, cracks;/

Thumbnail of user billh950
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 27th, 2021

February 2020, made a hotel regeneration for our honeymoon at a hotel in Florida for 4 days... paid trivago $1700. 00, I called the hotel 3 days before to confirm our reseveration... the hotel said trivago called and cancelled our reseveration... THEY REFUSE TO THIS DAY TO RETURN OUR MONEY... THAT'S FINE BUT GOD TELLS US, "IF WE/TRIVAGO IS DECIETFUL, IT WILL COME BACK AT THEM 2 FOLD." Sorry for being so negative... but TRIVAGO IS A BUNCH OF CROOKS... THIEFS... NICE SCA.M. COLLECT MONEY CANCEL RESEVERATION AND KEEP MONEY... they the ones involved will face through wrath from GOD... cheaters thiefs totally unGODLY

Thumbnail of user johnk3229
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 26th, 2021

Two Owners!
One great guy, Matti!
His partner is a bad-mannered man with no appreciation of good customers.
Good food, good servers.
Without this brute, it would be a good restaurant!

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From the business

trivago is the world’s largest hotel search, which empowers 120+ million travelers every month in their search for their ideal hotel.

By using trivago, you can sift through over 1 million hotels, from 250+ booking sites and hotel chains in 190+ countries, at once.

When a user clicks on ‘view deal’ on trivago, they are directed to the appropriate booking site which provides the deal. There they can view the deal in more detail before providing payment details and completing the reservation. trivago doesn't actually have any involvement in the making of the booking.

Business History

trivago, was founded in 2005 in Düsseldorf, Germany and currently operates on 55 live international platforms in 33 languages.

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James M.
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