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Reservation Desk

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Reservation Desk Reviews Summary

The company demonstrates a mixed reputation, with notable strengths in the ease and convenience of online booking, which many customers find straightforward and efficient. However, significant concerns arise regarding customer service, particularly in handling cancellations and reservations, leading to frustration among users. Complaints about lack of support, unexpected charges, and poor communication are prevalent, indicating a need for improved customer care practices. Overall, while the booking process is generally well-received, the company's approach to customer service requires urgent attention to enhance overall satisfaction and trust.

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service
285
value
269
shipping
94
returns
160
quality
216
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Arkansas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I canceled my reservation a week ahead of time they told me they had to call the manager to get in OK then they came back and said the manager didn't OK so I called the manager at the hotel. He says he has no control over it. They never talk to him so they lied and I found out they get to keep the money The hotel never gets any money because I didn't check in. They're corrupt as hell. I'm gonna sue the $#*! out of them lying. I'm gonna Attorney. I have nothing better to do than spend more time in court.

Date of experience: January 4, 2024
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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We had email confirmation but when arrived there was no space at hotel

Hotel staff was just as horrible

Date of experience: January 1, 2024
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

Christina, we're sorry to read what happened when you arrived at the hotel. Thank you for bringing the situation to our attention. When mistakes happen as a result of technology, human or consumer error, we will do our best to provide a favorable resolution. I will share your experience with our customer service manager so we can look into this. Please feel free to reach out to customer support at [email protected].
--Rachael, Review Manager

Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Hood winked
January 25, 2024

I asked if I was talking to the front desk at the hotel and told yes. I was billed $45 extra fees on a $89 room.

Date of experience: December 29, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

Bryson, we're sorry about your experience and for any confusion between us and the hotel. We will look into this. If you’d like more help with your reservation, please feel free to contact our escalations team at [email protected].
--Rachael, Review Manager

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tonight on we called to book a room at the super 8 in Clarksville Tn on Christmas as we were driving home. I asked if I was talking to the hotel directly and the person lied and said yes. I asked for a first floor room and reiterated several times that we had two small corgi dogs and needed a first floor room with pets. He said no problem. He booked our reservation and when we got to hotel I was told they do not guarantee first floor and there were signs everywhere saying no pets. I was mad. We had to book another hotel and luckily we got a room.I called and the liar scammers at the end of the line would not cooperate so I reported the charge to my credit card company. Be careful if you call these people. They will lie and steal your money.

Reservation Desk attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 25, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Angela. I will share your feedback with the customer service manager so we can look into this. If you’d like more help with your reservation, please feel free to contact our escalations team at [email protected].
--Rachael, Review Manager

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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AVOID AT ALL COST!
December 31, 2023

In my opinion, this site is a scam. I goggled the hotel where I wanted to stay for 3 nights. ReservationDesk.com first popped up. I called and I was led to believe that I was, in fact, calling the reservation desk of that hotel. When booking my reservation, the CSR mentioned nothing about any additional fees, just the nightly room rate. I know that taxes are added to any hotel reservation. However, it was only after I had booked a non-refundable stay and received my confirmation that I saw that I had been charged not only the rate for the 3 nights ($392.00) but also $135.46 in Tax/"Service fee"", along w/a $15.99 service charge and a $5.88 "Property Fee". L did not learn of these additional undisclosed fees until receipt of my invoice. I also later found out that the daily room rate I paid was actually close to $30 per night rate greater than that the hotel actually would have charged for those same dates. I was not aware of this deceptive discrepancy until my stay at the hotel. When I called ReservationDesk.com to complain about both the undisclosed exorbitant "service charge", along with the undisclosed "property fee", and "service charge", as well as the inflated daily hotel rate, I was met with rudeness and arrogance by the CSR. He was completely unable or unwilling to explain these extra excessive fees & charges or inflated daily rate. He was extremely rude and started yelling at me. I asked to speak with his manager but he said she was unavailable. This site should be shut down for unscrupulous and unethical business. You should avoid this site at all cost... as it will cost you plenty extra to boom through them. I also plan to contact the Better Business Bureau.

Reservation Desk attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 23, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Barney. I will share your feedback with the customer service manager so we can look into this. If you’d like more help with your reservation, please feel free to contact our escalations team at [email protected].
--Rachael, Review Manager

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Huge Scam!
December 26, 2023

DO NOT work with this company! They posed as Days Inn and added over $36.66 dollars in "taxes and fees" that they refused to explain and break down even though they were the company that did the initial charge. After doing more research I've learned that countless others have been scammed as well. My credit card company is disputing this and had to send me a new card.

Date of experience: December 15, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

Emily, thank you for your review and inquiry about taxes and fees. As an online travel agency, we purchase our inventory from multiple hotel partners and suppliers. This inventory is purchased in bulk at a discounted rate, specifically for resale purposes. When this bulk purchase is made, the taxes and fees have already been added to the reservations by the hotel suppliers and are not itemized when we receive them. Your total price includes all the taxes and fees required to complete your reservation. We are not provided this information, so we are unable to share this with you. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please let us know if you have any further questions. You may contact our escalations team at [email protected].
--Rachael, Review Manager

Connecticut
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Scam
December 22, 2023

They probably take advantage of SEO tactics and when you try and search for your hotel to call you ended up calling them and placing a reservation with them they charge a service fee of $15.99 that they never tell you about. I immediately call and cancel everything and then demanded the service fee to be reimbursed. They did send an email confirming the refund pf everything let see if I do ended up receiving it

Date of experience: December 15, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

Thanks for your review and feedback, Manu. We charge a service fee so we can provide 24/7 customer support. This includes providing service if you have an issue with your reservation or need assistance. Our staff is available anytime you need us. We apologize if this was not disclosed to you. I will follow-up with our escalations team about your situation. If you’d like more help with your reservation, you may contact our escalations team at [email protected].
--Rachael, Review Manager

Idaho
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Big scam
December 21, 2023

Never, ever book a hotel through this agency. I called and booked a room for a month. When I arrived at the hotel at midnight, I found out that my hotel room was reserved for one night only. The person who made my reservation barely spoke English. She didn't write any of the data correctly, but that's why she knew to write the number from my card. After complaints that lasted for a month, an unpleasant character told me that it was not their fault that my room was booked like that and that I would seek all the payment I had from the hotel that charged me for the room for that night. They charged me $15.99 for the booking service. And there was nothing from the service. If I could I will give them big 0!

Date of experience: December 13, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Marijana. We're sorry about your experience. I will share your feedback with the customer service manager so we can look into this. If you’d like more help with your reservation, please feel free to contact our escalations team at [email protected].
--Rachael, Review Manager

Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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We booked hotel accommodation for a funeral only to find out that we were charged double and in US currency. We are in Canada staying at a Canadian hotel and my bill showed up with added fees and the total only displayed the price with no currency identified. When I reviewed my credit card statement none of the prices added up and on top of it the bill showed up in US dollars. The agency was horrible. They arbitrarily decided what I was going to be refunded and it still was short over $100. They couldn't give us an answer. I would NEVER use them or book with them again. Be very aware.

Date of experience: December 13, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Manipulating Business
December 20, 2023

This The Most Bogus Crooked Organization I Have Ever Had Dealings With. They Give You One Price & Add On All Sorts Of Charges To That Price. Also Keep At Least 1/3 Of Money Paid When You Have To Cancel Reservation. One More Crooked Bunch!

Date of experience: December 13, 2023
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Watch out for these guys
December 18, 2023

I was lied to by the booking agent. Stay away from this company. If you are booking a hotel in Canada and they ask for your zip code hang up. They will increase the price by 50% just to book a room for you

Date of experience: December 11, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Resolved an issue
January 5, 2024

An error was made in the charges I was quoted and after several phone calls they did resolve the issue.
I did keep notes when I made the reservation and they did review the recorded phone call I originally made to substantiate the error. I was happy with the resolution.
Whenever you book through anyone it is always wise to check the charges on your confirmation email while on the phone any agent.

Date of experience: December 9, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

We are happy you were able to get your issue resolved. Thanks for booking with us.
--Rachael, Review Manager

New Hampshire
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My husband and myself made a reservation on 11/10/2023 and cancelled on 11/11/2023, received confirmed email that I would have a refund of the amount, still nothing, called 5 times and was then told refund would be on my card 12/1/2023. I am literally on the phone now with TravelPass, and I have to explain the story ever time, SO FRUSTRATING! I would never recommend this company and I am in the travel industry. I will now be asking every company/ hotel/ vacation site if they are affiliated with this agency, if so IT"S A NO FOR ME. FRAUD may be just it, I have reported this business as well...

Reservation Desk attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 4, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

We're sorry to read about your experience and the time it has taken to receive your refund. While refunds aren’t guaranteed, we will do our best to help you. I will follow-up with our escalations team. If you’d like more help with your reservation, you may contact our escalations team at [email protected].
--Rachael, Review Manager

Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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FRAUD
December 29, 2023

They booked WRONG dates they have UNHELPFUL customer service and still charged us a service fee for THEIR MISTAKE

Reservation Desk attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 3, 2023
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Scam...Misleading
December 29, 2023

I just don't enjoy being lied to and I can't believe that this got passed me. I went on the internet looking for a specific Hotel in SC and thinking this was the hotel site for Hampton Inn reservations. The thing that aggravates me the most is that they make the site look like it is an authentic Hampton Inn reservation site and not their own. After going through the process something just didn't feel right, so I asked several times is this a 3rd party booking site, or is this Hampton Inn reservations. He replied back to me that I have reached the right place and this is Hampton reservations and that they would get me squared away with the right price and room. I just hope none of my stuff gets compromised over this silly crap. HEY RESERVATIONS.COM STOP SCAMMING PEOPLE for your little profit. I hate dishonest companies like yourself that do this to customers just trying to do the right thing for their travel plans and you screw them over. I am traveling for a family funeral and the last thing I want to worry about is dishonest schmucks like yourselves...rant over. I hope that you guys get audited by the BBB or some other entity and will somehow make you legit or just shut you down. On a positive note...I did confirm with my Hotel that it was the right reservation and dates. The sad part is the Hotel gives funeral rates, which I did discuss with the so called reservation specialists that was not Hampton and he said I could check with them when I arrive (Which is another Lie). So I lost out on a better rate and stuck with a BS service fee from them of $51.00 dollars, which again they do not discuss with you until they charge you.

Reservation Desk attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 2, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

Mark, we're sorry for any misinformation or confusion between us and the hotel where you are booking. Reservation Desk is an online travel agency. We are recognized by the biggest names in travel and book reservations at over 200,000 hotels worldwide. I will share your feedback with our customer service manager so we can look into your situation further. If you’d like more help with your reservation, you may also contact our escalations team at [email protected].
--Rachael, Review Manager

North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Don't use these crooks.
December 29, 2023

Booked a room through Travelpass, was quoted a price for room, was told that they couldn't access the hotels reward program. After giving info at hotel check in was given receipt for room reflecting a price of $130 less than quoted price. When I called Travelpass' rep she stated that the charge she saw they levied was $80 less than what they charged my card. After sending them the documents requested for their investigation including hotel receipt and copy of charge on bank statement they said they would get back to me. Three days later I get an email stating that they saw no discrepancy and my request was denied. Basically as was clearly shown by the supplied documents their "investigation " was lip service. Never again!

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Date of experience: December 1, 2023
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Had a horrible experience, was booked for the wrong room on the wrong day, the hotel wouldn't give a refund as it was the agents mess up not theirs. After fighting with travelpass they were finally able to confirm the agents mistake and have sent me a refund. Happy to have it all resolved now, hopefully next time this doesn't happen again

Date of experience: December 1, 2023
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Buyer beware! Reservation Desk is basically a software company out of India that solely is in the business of discount hotel reservations and not customer service. Expect know loyalty or customer service if you come up against their policies! This is a company that is only interested in taking your money and not giving it back under any circumstances!

Date of experience: December 1, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your review, Mark. Reservation Desk is an online travel agency, and we book rooms for over 200,000 hotels worldwide. We assist millions of satisfied customers on a routine basis. We do not contract with hotels directly. Instead, we partner with online travel agencies and sell their listings. I will send you a message so we can look into your situation further. Please feel free to contact our escalations team at [email protected] if you have questions or concerns. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about our company.
--Rachael, Review Manager

Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Warning Overseas Company
December 5, 2023

Made a reservation, total was more than advertised $$$$ was immediately withdrawn from my account. I cancelled reservation less than 5 minutes after making the reservation. Now I have to wait 8 to 10 days before they credit my debit card. $900.00
DO NOT USE RESERVATION DESK!

Date of experience: November 27, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

Anthony, we're sorry to read about your experience and the time it has taken to receive your refund. As an online travel agency, we are required to abide by the policies and procedures set by the hotels and our hotel providers. They ultimately give the approval for us to issue refunds. While refunds aren’t guaranteed, we will do our best to help you. If you’d like more help with your reservation, you may contact our escalations team at [email protected].
--Rachael, Review Manager

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Worst service ever
December 20, 2023

Spoke no English. They hung up on me multiple times. Spoke to an Alex and George. No way that was their name. They need to be fired!

Date of experience: November 24, 2023
Rachael F. — Reservation Desk Rep
over a year old

Shay, we are sorry about your customer experience and would like to look into this further. I will send you a direct message for your information. Please feel free to contact our escalations team at [email protected] if you need any assistance.
--Rachael, Review Manager

From the business

Reservation Desk is a leader in the hospitality and travel technology industry and recognized by the biggest names in travel. We offer a wide range of accommodation options for our travelers and a smooth process for booking reservations. As an online travel agency, we receive our inventory from multiple hotel providers to supply the best rates possible for our travelers. Our user-friendly platform offers deals at over 200,000 hotels worldwide and gives each traveler a quick and seamless booking experience. We work with the top brands in travel and successfully book thousands of rooms on a daily basis. What sets us apart from other companies in the travel industry is our dedication to customer satisfaction. We have a dedicated team at our call centers who are available 24/7, ready to assist travelers with their bookings, answer questions, and provide support throughout their travel journeys. Our commitment to giving each customer a personalized experience, while exhibiting excellent cus...


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