Booking was easy however I was charged an overseas tax that wasn't listed on the receipt nor anywhere on the website. I'm fairly disappointed that for the few dollars I saved with hoteling vs an Australian website, I ended up paying more for in overseas tax.
I booked a hotel in Maledives for 1700 for 7 nights via Hoteling.com - in the booking conditions it read that it could be cancelled without any charges until shortly before arrival.
I cancelled the hotel a few days after booking as my plans had changed. Hoteling.com did not process the refund - also many inquiries to their customer service did not bring any resolution. Now trying to get the refund via MasterCard - not sure how this will end.
DON´T BOOK THROUGH HOTELING.COM!
Hello,
Let me start by sincerely apologising for that you needed to wait longer than expected to get refund. I can assure you that this is not our standard practice of customer care and the request had been proceeded. You should have the money back on your account within next 3-5 working days. Once again, I'm really sorry for any inconvenience.
Kind regards,
Ania
The Hoteling Team
I made a payment and it charged me and canceled me out... called my bank and they did charge me. So I called them and they said i would get refunded because they overbooked! To make things worse I invited my friends to stay at that hotel and now their staying there alone in another country! We have to find another hotel now. NOT cool! Im a lil pissed off...
I wont even get my refund until 3 days! And we'll have to see if that goes through!
Hello Joanna,
Hello Joanna,
I'm so sorry to hear about all the difficulties you have faced here. Please accept my sincerest apologies for this situation, however please let me explain that hotels sometimes overbook themselves to cover any cancellation This something we discourage but have no control over.
In case of the refund, it can take 3-5 working days to appear on your account - the refund times are dedicated by the card issuers, and therefore are out of our control.
Once again I'm very sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Best Regards,
Magda S
The Hoteling Team
I booked on September 15,2015 for london december 31 for 3 nights and I received a confirmation, but Icalled and emailed travelodge london city airport I was told they don't have my reservation.
I need to know what going on? Or refund my money. I going to take it to my bank.
Hi Ashley T.
I'm sorry to hear that you are disappointed with us. Please let me explain, that we book hotels through the various suppliers, and sometimes it can take more time for them to deliver the exact passengers details to the hotel. If you'd like us to reconfirm everything, please call us on 001 888 9997710 or send an e-mail to customerservicesUS@hoteling.com
Once again I'm truly sorry for all the inconvinence you are facing at the moment.
Best Regards,
Magda S
The Hoteling Team
Was looking for hotels on Trivago for downtown Denver. Everywhere sold out or too expensive. Suddenly see a banner add from Hoteling saying they had a room at a hotel I was looking at that was perviously sold out. Clicked on it, made the reservation only to find out when I received the confirmation that the reservation was for a different hotel miles away from where I wanted to be. Immediately canceled but was charged $50 bucks to do so. Never again.
Hello Patrick,
I'm truly sorry to hear that this has happened. I can imagine that this was disappointing for you and I apologise for any inconvenience caused. I've investigated this case for you and we'll refund you the rest of the booking costs.
Once again I apologise for this situation and I hope everything is sorted our for you now.
Best regards,
The Hoteling Team
Hi,
I have question, but I reed answer.
Your responses to comments from disgruntled customers.
Wadef10
Paula T. [Hoteling Rep] Hello Candyce,
I'd like by sincerely apologising for what has happened here. I can imagine how unpleasant this must be for you. I've already passed this case to relevant department and they'll try to provide you the best assistance. I've also responded on your private message.
Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Best regards,
The Hoteling Team
I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Please send me private message and.
I'm really sorry to hear that this has happened to you. I can imagine that this
I'm sorry to hear that this has happened to you. Sometimes hotel or one of suppliers.
It's disappointing for me to hear that you feel this way. Please private message...
My reservation for 15th of January for 11 nights has been cancelled... I discovered that when I arrived at the hôtel! What was my surprise! Booking number *******... I send many mails and you told me that every thing Will be ok BUT every day I have to pay one night! ( I have one child with me and my holidays is a NIGHTMARE!) please refund me cause you didńt find any solution for me!
Hello Najah a.,
I'm truly concerned to hear about the situation you've faced. I had a closer look on your booking and I can see that your reservation is fully confirmed. Also, our dedicated team is currently dealing with your case, so I hope it'll be resolved for you shortly.
Once again, I unreservedly apologise for what has happened to you.
Warm regards,
Magda P
The Hoteling Team
I booked a hotel for 2 nights for the weekend of 13 November. I checked everything at the first page of it was filled in correct, it was.
I came at the page where I had to pay, I paid. The last page was the confirmation page, but the confirmation said that I made a reservation for 28 November... so I cancelled my confirmation in the hope they could fix it and give my money back. I e-mailed them and the onlything I got was automatic response, so not customer friendly... I send them another e-mail and said that I wanted my money back for their mistake. Didn't had any response so far, but my money is gone...
I booked a hotel in France with them. Not only was I charged the whole amount immediatly but they have so far NOT sent the refund as they promised. A guy named Luckaz is rude and keeps telling me the refund has been wired. It has not. BEWARE!
Hi Jeanette,
I'm truly sorry that you feel this way. That’s disappointing to hear that our Customer service didn't live up your expectations. Please note that receiving the refund can take up to 3-5 working days. Let me kindly advise you to contact us on OnlineAnswers@hoteling.com and our Team will do their best to assist you.
Warm regards,
Kasia
The Hoteling Team
I booked with hoteling and due to unfortunate circumstances I had to cancel. I cancelled March 5th, and my booking was for June 16th. I was informed by email my refund could take up to 7 days. I called them on day 6 nervous, and the lady had to email her financial staffeta because she couldn't find my information and told me I would receive an email in 48 hours. I verified those were hours and not business hours. I waited over those 48 hours and called this morning to be told 1) my refund was never submitted and they said I should receive it in the NEXT 5 days. And 2) it isn't for the same amount they pulled from my bank account. They proceeded to tell me to email a bank statement showing how much was taken but there's NO GUARANTEES I'll get that same amount. Then proceeded to tell me they will email their financial department. When I asked if there was a manager/supervisor I could speak to, apparently they don't have one. Fishy business.
Hello Bonnie,
Firstly, I’m truly sorry for the difficulties and that our Customer Service didn’t meet your expectations on this occasion. Unfortunately, I’m unable to advise you here as I don’t have access to your booking. If you want us to take a closer look into your issue, please don’t hesitate to contact us on OnlineAnswers@hoteling.com and our Team will be more than happy to assist you. Once again, please accept my apologies for the inconvenience.
Warm regards,
Kasia
The Hoteling Team
I didnt receive a confirmation email for my booking.
And i didnt receive a reference number but my credit card has been charged. Help.
EDIT: I was charged a fee of $47.37 for an international transfer fee on my credit card.
I was not informed of your location when I booked through Trivago and I was not informed when I entered my credit card details.
I want this fee reimbursed to my credit card.
Hi there,
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Please do not hesitate to call our Customer Services team on 1-888-999-7710 or email us on OnlineAnswers@hoteling.com and our team will be more than happy to assist you promptly. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Kasia
The Hoteling Team
These people should be arrested for fraud.
I tried to book the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas on the site several times in the morning of Wednesday October 16th. Each time I tried to pay, the site came up with an error and the screen went blank. I never received confirmation on the screen or via email.
I had no option but to use another site to make the booking for this hotel and I paid in full to that site.
To my absolute horror - 36 hours later in the evening of Thursday October 15th Hoteling sent me multiple confirmations for SEVERAL bookings for the same hotel on the same dates. AWFUL.
They have charged my card several times.
I have sent several emails, with no response. These people are crooks and they have stolen my money - they should be arrested for fraudulently taking customers money. DO NOT book through them or you will have your money stolen. I am reporting them later today to the Better Business Bureau, I suggest you all do the same. THE WORST.
Jonathan London
Hello Jonathan,
I'm very concerned to hear about your experience. I can assure you that this is not standard practise and I would kindly ask you to contact us and provide your booking reference as soon as possible, so we can investigate this case for you and resolve the issue.
I'm really sorry for delay in getting back to you via email. You can contact us via phone on this contact number: 001 888 9997710.
I apologise unreservedly for what has happened here and I hope everything will be resolved soon.
Best regards,
The Hoteling Team
It was to have been a room in Gatlinburg for a very important date and what they had booked me was a room in Knoxville, they waited to call the Monday before of the Saturday I was to arrive to let me know this and I ask for them to find me another room at the same rate and I was told they could not so I ended up having to cancel very important plans! Needless to say this will be my first and last time of use! I won't even give this a star!
Hello there,
I’m extremely sorry that it has happened to you. Please note that this is not our standard practise and we always care to help our customers in any need. I truly understand your disappointment and I would like to sincerely apologise for the inconvenience you have faced.
Kind regards,
Kasia
The Hoteling Team
I booked a two weeks stay in Miami just a few days before going, right after the booking i went in to check the order and accidentaly hit the "cancel order" button, straight away i got a email with the cancelation confirmation confirming that i got no money back since it was within 9 days of the traveling date.
I emailed them saying i accidentaly canceled my order, and asked if i could just get the order back again.
Got an answer pretty soon stating that since my order was already cancelled that was impossible, when i asked more about this i got absolutely zero answers.
So they took 2000 dollars for doing absolutely nothing, stay away from this site at all costs.
Hello Chris M.,
I'm sorry that you feel this way. Please let m explain that our customers have ability to cancel the booking through 'Manage my booking' section on our website, where you can find also an information about cancellation charges. You can cancel the booking without any penalties within certain period of time, unless option is a non-refundable. As your arrival date was within less than 10 days, we were unable to refund you the amount paid due to arrangements with the supplier. I'm sorry if you found this disappointing, but while making the booking you need to confirm our policy. Please note that when you are cancelling reservation online, it is immediately cancelled in ours and supplier's system as well, so we have no possibility to reinstate the booking. I'm sorry if you found this confusing and that your experience with us didn't meet your expectations.
Best regards,
Kasia
The Hoteling Team
I attempted to book a room Wednesday Dec 9th for a hotel in Vancouver. When I went to confirm payment it said 3rd party error. I tried again, and it said 3rd party error, the third time I tried, it said credit card error. So I let it go and figured I would book through someone else. Two days later I was charged for 3 seperate transactions. I still have not received any confirmation or receipt email, yet my credit card has been charged 3 times, with no reservation at the hotel. The website says that someone will get back to you within 48 hours yet now it has been two days. When will I hear from someone and I want to be completely refunded all charges and any reservation attempt cancelled.
Hello Larissa,
I'm truly sorry to hear that this has happened to you. I would like to assure you that this is not our standard practice of customer care, I understand however why this would have been frustrating.
Could you please pass me further details regarding your reservation, like the email address used to make the booking to OnlineAnswers@hoteling.com and I'll have a look into it for you.
Once again, I apologise for the inconvenience.
Kind regards,
Ania
The Hoteling Team
Not only did they charge me twice, but they didn't book my hotel room. DO NOT BUY FROM HERE. It's midnight, I have no where to go, and also no money. I'm not sure legally what I can do, but if there is something believe me I'm doing it if they don't return my email. Also they don't have a phone number SWEET. If there was someone in front of me, I'd punch them in the face
I was looking for a room in Los Angeles for my wifes birthday. We coudnt go where she wanted due to my sons car breaking down inlos angeles. We had to get there to repair it. So I wanted a special place for her to make up for it. Hoteling beat all the other sites by $ 100 I will always check hoteling for all my hotel stays. Thank you for a great deal.
Hello David,
You're more than welcome! I'm trully pleased to hear that you found a lovely hotel on our website. We're trying our best to offer a competitive rates, so it's great news that you're happy with the deal we gave you. I hope you'll spend an amazing time on your birthday getaway.
Warm regards,
Paula
The Hoteling Team
I am still waiting news from my reservation at Fairmont Hotel in Monaco (Montecarlo). You took money from my credit card but you did not confirm the reservation. You are not serious. You are immediately requested to answer to this issue and, however I will denunce to the legal authority this fraud!
Hi Francesco,
I'm extremely sorry to hear that you feel this way. Once the booking is made, we try our hardest to confirm and secure it, however it usually may take up to 72 hours to receive booking confirmation. If you'd like, please email me on OnlineAnswers@hoteling.com and I'll do my best to assist you.
Kind regards,
Magda P
The Hoteling Team
I have booked my accommodation thru Hoteling for one month ago, however when I arrived the destination, I found out the booking has been cancelled by hoteling without any notification, the Hotel insist me to pay the accommodation again, please tell me what happen and why Hoteling can cancel my accommodation booking without any notification. This kind of scam is not acceptable and which is serious crime, please tell me how can I claim back the money fm Hoteling!
I am writing because i did a reservation for hoteling.com but i've never had my confirmation email and the price was charged for my credit card. I live in Argentina and i Wrote an email to *******@hoteling.com but i didn´t recieved any answer.
Hi Diego,
I'm really sorry that this has happened to you. Could you please contact us on OnlineAnswers@hoteling.com with more details of your booking and I will do my best to help you. Once again, I'm sorry for this situation.
Kind regards,
Martyna
The Hoteling Team
Answer: No
Answer: Hi I'm still waiting for my refund and they haven't come back to me with my email of a couple of days ago. My advice is still don't use this company.
Answer: Yes we received a full refund but only after many emails and posting on as many sites as i could like this and getting onto Trivago as we went through their site. Waited 30 odd days for a booking which was never going to come. Kept in touch with hotel and the booking never came through. It is all a big Scam
Hoteling has a rating of 2.6 stars from 453 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Hoteling most frequently mention credit card, customer service and confirmation email. Hoteling ranks 447th among Hotels sites.
Hi James,
I'm glad to hear that you've found our booking process to be straightforward, however I'm sorry for the inconvenience faced while making the payment. I can imagine it's unpleasant, unfortunately overseas taxes depend on your card provider and unfortunately we have no influence on them.
I hope regardless of this, you'll have a pleasant getaway.
Kind regards,
Magda P
The Hoteling Team