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The company demonstrates a mixed reputation, with notable strengths in the ease of the booking process and competitive pricing, which many customers found straightforward and efficient. However, significant concerns arise around customer service, particularly regarding unresponsive support, issues with reservation confirmations, and difficulties in modifying bookings. Instances of billing discrepancies and perceived bait-and-switch tactics have contributed to a growing sentiment of frustration among users. While some customers report positive interactions with staff, the overall trend indicates a need for improved communication and reliability to enhance customer trust and satisfaction.
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It has been 9 days since I did reservations. I called the hotel and they do not show in their system. I am now thinking I got scammed by you. I will be doing a chargeback soon if you cannot prove I'm booked..
This is our 1st time using TravelUP & it was very simple & provided us a GREAT rate for this Marriott Griffen Gate Resort, where we stay when coming to Lex. KY. (Beat the quotes from the 4 major travel Co.)
Will now use TravelUP on our future travel!
HW
Good afternoon, Harley.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
We’re thrilled to hear that your first time using TravelUp was simple and that we were able to provide you with a fantastic rate for the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort. It’s wonderful to know we could beat the quotes from other major travel companies and make your trip planning easier.
Your trust means a lot to us, and we’re delighted that you plan to use TravelUp for your future travels. We look forward to continuing to provide you with great deals and a seamless booking experience every time.
If you ever need assistance or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you again for choosing TravelUp!
Warm regards,
TravelUp
I was only able to complete my booking when I decided to use my mobile phone. I am not sure why.
However, overall, I was satisfied in the end.
Good afternoon, Robert.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We’re glad to hear that you were satisfied with your booking in the end, but we’re sorry for the inconvenience you faced while trying to complete the process on your desktop. At TravelUp, we aim to make every step of the booking journey smooth and hassle-free, and it’s clear that this wasn’t the case for you initially.
Your feedback is extremely valuable, and we’ll review this issue with our technical team to ensure our platform works seamlessly across all devices. In the meantime, if you encounter any difficulties in the future or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly—we’re always happy to help.
Thank you again for choosing TravelUp, and we look forward to serving you on your next trip!
Warm regards,
TravelUp
No help at all
I have a link to print vouchers to present at the front desk of hotel and is not working
There is not help
Why they just not send the vouchers or coordinate with hotel. This is not worth it
I am frustrated with this communication type
It is Awfully bad
Good afternoon, Percy.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
We’re truly sorry for the frustration and inconvenience you’ve experienced. At TravelUp, our goal is to provide customers with a seamless travel experience, and it’s clear that this situation has not met that standard. Please accept our sincere apologies.
The issue you’ve described is highly unusual, as our system automatically generates vouchers without errors. However, we take your concern seriously and will investigate this thoroughly to understand what went wrong. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve.
Could you please email us at [email protected] with your booking details? Our team will prioritize your case and ensure you receive the correct voucher promptly. We appreciate your patience and the opportunity to make this right.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Warm regards,
TravelUp
No help at all
I have a link to print vouchers to present at the front desk of hotel and is not working
There is not help
Why they just not send the vouchers or coordinate with hotel. This is not worth it
I am frustrated with this communication type
It is Awfully bad
The process was very easy. I booked my hotel stay in the parking lot before entering. The price was unmatched by any other site.
Good afternoon, David.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
We’re delighted to hear that the booking process was quick and easy for you—even while on the go—and that you found an unbeatable price for your stay. At TravelUp, we work hard to make travel planning simple and affordable, so it’s great to know we delivered on both.
We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to helping you with more seamless bookings in the future.
If you ever need assistance or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help.
Warm regards,
TravelUp
We arrived at our hotel and the fee we had paid to your company had not been transferred to the hotel where our reservation was made. We could not check in and had to wait an hour to check in until the situation was finally resolved. The representatives told us that they had recently encountered the same problem with your company - the failure to fund the hotel where your customer was staying!
Good afternoon, Teresa.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
We are truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience you experienced upon arrival at your hotel. At TravelUp, our goal is to provide every customer with a seamless and stress-free travel experience, and it’s unfortunate that this was not the case for you.
We completely understand how frustrating it must have been to wait for an hour before being able to check in, especially after a long journey. Please accept our sincere apologies for the disruption this caused to your plans.
Regarding the fee you mentioned, if this was a resort fee, please note that such charges are not included in the booking price and must be paid directly at the property. This information is clearly displayed on the booking page and in the final price breakdown before confirmation. However, if this relates to any other fee or payment, we kindly request that you email us at [email protected] with your booking details. We would like to investigate this matter further and ensure that everything is resolved promptly.
Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will review this incident internally to prevent similar situations in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Warm regards,
TravelUp
I booked a motel room, went to the motel and they informed me that the 3rd party that booked the room, their virtual credit card was denied twice so the motel didn't even know if I was showing up. I ended up paying the motel directly on location and then TravelUp also charged my credit card the original booking cost, so I've been charged double the money for that same booking and it's been multiple days of dealing with TravelUp to refund my money and 5 days later, still no answer.
Good afternoon, Coby.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
We are truly sorry for the inconvenience and frustration caused by this situation. At TravelUp, we strive to ensure our customers have a seamless travel experience, and it’s unfortunate that this was not the case for you.
We completely understand how upsetting it must have been to pay twice for the same booking and then experience delays in getting this resolved. Please accept our sincere apologies for the stress this has caused.
We have checked our records and could not find any conversation or email from the registered email address associated with your booking. However, we can confirm that your case has been raised with our supplier, and we are currently awaiting their intervention to process the refund. As soon as we receive a response from them, we will update you immediately.
We kindly request your patience while we work to resolve this matter. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will continue to monitor this closely until it is fully resolved.
Thank you for your understanding.
Warm regards,
TravelUp
The stay was amazing. Check-in was very smooth, but make sure you print any paperwork they ask for ahead of time to make the process even easier. I was a little nervous at first, but I'd definitely book again.
Good afternoon, Quashema.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback!
We’re thrilled to hear that your stay was amazing and that the check-in process went smoothly. Your tip about printing any required paperwork ahead of time is very helpful and will surely assist other travelers in making their experience even easier.
It’s completely natural to feel a little nervous before a trip, and we’re delighted that everything worked out perfectly for you. Knowing that you’d definitely book with us again means the world to us, and we look forward to helping you plan your next adventure.
If you ever need assistance with future bookings or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to make your travel experience seamless and enjoyable.
Warm regards,
TravelUp
Bien
Pero me gustaría más información del ingreso al hotel y de la salida de este como horarios etc
Good morning, Nestor.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
We appreciate your comments and understand that having clear information about check-in and check-out times is important for a smooth experience.
To help us assist you better, could you please write your review in English? This will ensure we fully understand your request and provide accurate information.
In general, check-in and check-out times vary by property and are always displayed on the booking confirmation page and in your confirmation email. If you need specific details for your reservation, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to provide all the necessary information.
Thank you for choosing TravelUp, and we hope to assist you again soon.
Warm regards,
TravelUp
I'm writing this from Hanoi airport because TravelUp misbooked my return flight despite issuing me an e-ticket with the correct dates and confirming by email that everything was "in line."
When I tried to check in, I was told TravelUp had actually booked my return flight for the day I arrived. I've emailed them three times today. No reply. Their emergency number doesn't answer. They promised a callback before 10am UK time — it's now after 12pm and nobody has called.
Even before this, they failed to confirm my outbound flights until 3–4 days into my holiday, and I had to get China Eastern to confirm the booking instead.
I've now had to pay for a last-minute flight home myself because TravelUp have left me stranded. Completely unacceptable.
Good afternoon, Giuliana.
We are truly sorry for the distress and inconvenience you’ve experienced.
Being stranded at an airport due to a booking issue is completely unacceptable, and we understand how frustrating and stressful this situation must be for you.
At TravelUp, we want our customers to have a seamless travel experience, and incidents like this are very unfortunate.
Please rest assured that we take this matter extremely seriously. We kindly request you to drop us an email at [email protected], and our team will look into this on an emergency basis to assist you as quickly as possible.
Your feedback is invaluable, and we will review this case thoroughly to understand what went wrong and ensure it does not happen again.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we sincerely apologize for the disruption caused to your travel plans.
Warm regards,
TravelUp
Making my hotel reservation with TRAVELUP was easy from start to finish. Each step in the process was easy to follow and I was confident that I booked the exact room I was looking for.
Good afternoon, Ron.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
We’re thrilled to hear that making your hotel reservation with TravelUp was easy from start to finish and that each step in the process was clear and straightforward.
It’s wonderful to know you felt confident booking the exact room you wanted—that’s exactly the kind of seamless experience we aim to provide.
Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to assisting you with your future travels.
If you ever have any questions or need support, our team is always here to help.
Thank you again for choosing TravelUp!
Warm regards,
TravelUp
Good - small issue with adding the guess originally input added child of 5yrs old, was not included in the 1st billing invoice, however was able to add on later and pay. Thank you
Good afternoon, Valerie.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
We’re glad to hear that overall, the booking process was good and easy. At TravelUp, we aim to make every step as smooth as possible, so it’s great to know we met your expectations in most areas.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the initial issue with adding your child to the reservation. While we’re happy to hear this was resolved later, we understand how important it is for such details to be accurate from the start. Your comments help us improve, and we’ll review this internally to ensure the process is clearer and more seamless in the future.
Thank you again for choosing TravelUp, and we look forward to assisting you with your next trip!
Warm regards,
TravelUp
On the travel voucher it states that our names may only be provided to the hotel a few days before our stay. I have requested confirmation that the hotel has our names now as I wish to book spa services ahead of time. I'm currently awaiting a response and requested confirmation
Good afternoon, Robyn.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
We sincerely apologise for the long wait and any inconvenience caused while you were awaiting confirmation.
We completely understand how important it is to have your details confirmed promptly, especially when planning additional services like spa appointments.
We’re happy to inform you that we have now checked your query and can see that it has been dealt with. At TravelUp, we strive to provide a seamless experience for all our customers, and we regret that this delay impacted your plans. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll continue working to improve our response times and communication.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]—our team is always here to help.
Warm regards,
TravelUp
On the travel voucher it states that our names may only be provided to the hotel a few days before our stay. I have requested confirmation that the hotel has our names now as I wish to book spa services ahead of time. I'm currently awaiting a response and requested confirmation
I'm not normally one to complain but I've been really disappointed with TravelUp. I've had to restate my request over and over again, often with replies that have nothing to do with what I asked. For example, after confirming which flight and date I wanted to amend very clearly, I received information about a completely different flight on a completely different date (which had already passed). Another example, my most recent email that I received was addressed to a completely random name that has never been mentioned before.
We were also quoted nearly £600 to change a flight of which we were given one option, when looking ourselves, there were multiple options with the airline that were under £300.
Overall Francis has been terrible, clearly not actually reading the emails we send and dragging out a conversation that could have been resolved in one or two emails.
We're at the point of being willing to lose out on our money and book another flight ourselves that actually works for us as TravelUp has been wildly unhelpful.
Good morning, Beth.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are truly sorry to hear about the frustrating experience you’ve had with TravelUp and completely understand how upsetting it must be to feel that your requests were not properly addressed. Please accept our sincerest apologies for the confusion and inconvenience caused.
At TravelUp, we always strive to ensure our passengers have a seamless and positive travel experience, and it is clear that on this occasion, we have fallen short. Incidents like this are extremely unfortunate, and we fully appreciate your frustration regarding repeated miscommunications and the difficulty in amending your flight.
We take your feedback seriously and would like the opportunity to investigate this matter further. Please could you email us directly at [email protected]
with your complaint and booking details so that we can review the case thoroughly and work towards a resolution.
Once again, we apologise for the experience you have had and thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope to regain your trust and provide the level of service you rightfully expect.
Kind regards,
TravelUp
I accidentally made my reservation for the wrong day. I booked for the 13th instead of the 12th accidentally. I was not given the opportunity to change it. Very dissatisfied with my experience. Now I have to book hotel somewhere else and I lost my money for the stay I mistakenly made. Very poor customer service. I will always give negative feedback about your customer service.
Good morning, Mario.
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced and completely understand how stressful it must have been to realize your reservation was booked for the wrong day. Please accept our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience and frustration caused.
At TravelUp, we always aim to provide our customers with a seamless and smooth booking experience, and incidents like this are certainly unfortunate. We fully understand the disappointment of losing out on your stay due to an accidental booking.
However, we must inform you that, as per the property’s policy, reservations are non-changeable and non-refundable once confirmed. We are required to adhere to these rules, and unfortunately, this means we were unable to make any amendments or issue a refund for your booking.
We completely empathize with the stress this situation has caused and truly regret that we could not provide a more favorable outcome. Your feedback is important to us, and we will continue to work on ways to make our booking process clearer to help prevent similar situations in the future.
Kind regards,
TravelUp
The online was seamless with no gimmicks. I was reluctant in the beginning but took a leap of faith to give this business a chance.
Good morning,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear that your online booking experience with TravelUp was seamless and straightforward, with no gimmicks.
We completely understand how it can feel daunting to try a new service, and we’re delighted that you took the leap of faith and had a positive experience. At TravelUp, we strive to make every step of the booking process simple, transparent, and reliable so our customers can travel with confidence.
We truly appreciate your trust and feedback, and we look forward to helping you plan many more smooth and stress-free trips in the future!
Kind regards,
TravelUp
Booked a last minute very need mom alone time get away. And my reservation appears as canceled.
I arrived later than expected, most women know the drill- work late, 3! Kids, dinner, sports, laundry, dogs, oh no poor husband.
I just want to ensure my reservation is paid and confirmed
Good morning, Stacy.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about the confusion and inconvenience you experienced. We completely understand how important your much-needed getaway time is, especially after juggling so many responsibilities — you certainly deserve a stress-free break.
We’re sorry to hear that your reservation appeared as cancelled, but after carefully reviewing our records, we can confirm that your booking is indeed active and confirmed. From your review, it’s not entirely clear what may have caused the cancellation message you saw, but rest assured your reservation remains valid.
If you’re still encountering any issues or haven’t yet received your confirmation email, please reach out to our customer support team so we can assist you right away and ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible.
Once again, we apologise for the worry this situation has caused and truly appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We hope your getaway brings you the relaxation and peace you deserve.
Kind regards,
TravelUp
Booking number HTT-HQH3NV_9
My wife and I arrived at the Broadmore hotel and they have no rooms available. I booked this online about an hour prior to arrival from the Miami airport coming from Chicago and the front desk manager said he has no rooms available. My wife and I were stuck there with no place to stay. We had to early tried to find another room somewhere close. We are waiting on a refund and we would also like compensation for our $38 Uber ride and lost time and added stress.
Daniel Harris
Good morning, Daniel.
Thank you for sharing your experience, and please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and distress caused during your recent trip.
We completely understand how upsetting it must have been to arrive at the Broadmore Hotel after a long journey and find that no rooms were available, especially when you had a confirmed booking.
Unfortunately, as a travel agency, we do not have direct control over real-time hotel availability or situations where a property denies accommodation despite a confirmed reservation. However, please rest assured that we have already submitted a refund request to the hotel’s supplier on your behalf, and we will get back to you as soon as the refund has been processed.
Regarding your request for compensation for the Uber fare and inconvenience caused, we truly empathise with your situation. However, as the reservation was confirmed correctly from our end and the issue arose due to the property’s actions, we are unable to issue compensation directly. We would kindly recommend contacting the hotel management to discuss reimbursement for any additional expenses or inconvenience caused by the room denial.
Once again, we are very sorry for the frustration this incident caused and appreciate your patience while we work on finalising your refund.
Kind regards,
TravelUp
I was appalled you said my card was declined but you went ahead and booked it I had three rooms when I arrived. You declined it on two different cards but then booked it after you declined them so now I have to pay for rooms I did not use I will never use you again and tell all my friends what happened then put it on. It was wrong for you to lie to my wife about them being denied then booked them anyway
Good morning, Rodney.
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and completely understand how upsetting this situation must have been for you and your wife.
What you’ve described is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we sincerely apologise for the confusion and frustration caused regarding your booking and payment.
We’d like to investigate this matter in detail to understand exactly what went wrong and ensure it’s resolved appropriately. Please contact us at [email protected]
with your complaint and booking details so our dedicated team can review your case and assist you further.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention — we truly regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate the opportunity to put things right.
Kind regards,
TravelUp
The website changed my booking to the following day from when I needed it, even though I checked it 3 times before hitting book now. I spent 40 minutes trying to get ahold of them on their customer service through the phone only to be told about 25 times that I was "next in queue" and "only 6 minutes 40 seconds" to wait. I proceeded to send an email that went unanswered for 2 days even though their website claims to respond within 12 hours, and canceled the room through the actual hotel. They finally emailed me back to claim they "needed confirmation from the hotel that I canceled", but it had already been 1.5 full business days since I had already canceled it. They're nothing but disgusting scammers and I have disputed the entire thing through my bank and will be leaving a scathing google review detailing every part of this scam to save someone else in the future.
Good afternoon, Dakoda.
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and truly understand how frustrating this situation must have been for you. We completely appreciate the inconvenience caused by the booking date issue, the delay in reaching our team, and the time it took to receive a response to your email. This is not the standard of service we strive to provide, and we sincerely apologise for the distress it has caused.
We’d like to investigate this matter in full to understand what went wrong and ensure it’s properly addressed. Please contact us at [email protected]
with your complaint and booking details so our dedicated team can review your case and assist you further.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention — we regret the trouble this has caused and appreciate the opportunity to make things right.
Kind regards,
TravelUp
Answer: Hopeless. They don't reply to emails. Can't get through on the phone. Useless. Better to forget about them and lose the stress. Have accepted I'll never see my money again.
Answer: Good morning, we can see that one of the team has responded to your email this morning and sent over a payment link for your balance. Kind Regards, TravelUp Team
Answer: Good afternoon, Yes we are a legitimate site. If you have any questions please do let us know! Kind Regards, Travelup Team


Good afternoon, Lisa.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
We’re truly sorry for the stress and inconvenience this situation has caused. At TravelUp, we strive to provide our customers with a seamless and worry-free booking experience, and it’s clear that this has not been the case for you. Please accept our sincere apologies.
We completely understand how concerning it must feel when a reservation does not appear in the hotel’s system. This is not the experience we want to deliver, and we want to resolve this for you as quickly as possible.
Could you kindly email us at [email protected] with your booking details? Our dedicated team will prioritise your case and confirm your reservation status promptly. If there is any issue, we will work with the hotel and ensure you have a clear resolution.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to assist you. Your feedback is important to us, and we’re committed to making this right.
Warm regards,
TravelUp