SmarterTravel is a high-growth, data-driven tech company that is on a mission to revolutionize the $1 trillion travel and leisure industry. By leveraging AI and machine learning, we are building a consumer-centric online travel experience that will offer both breadth of selection and personalized recommendations, allowing travelers to book with ease, confidence, and speed. Our goal is not just to be the next great traveltech company, but to be the destination that smart travelers go back to time and time again to book their trips.
SmarterTravel (smartertravel.com) has 90 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5.
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smartertravel.com
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smartertravel.com
Category
Hotels
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2026
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For my Husband and I's One Year Anniversary we booked at a hotel we had spent our Wedding Day at. I had chosen the wrong Dates, and Smarter Travel and their team were so accommodating in helping us get the correct dates in order and make our Anniversary so Special. Thank You to Jennifer and Shawn for taking care of us.
Response from SmarterTravelMar 18, 2023
🥂️Happy Anniversary to you both! We are so happy that our team could help with recreating a special day for you both!
SA
Sandra
I asked SmarterTravel about a recent…
I asked SmarterTravel about a recent issue I had with an airline and what, if anything, could be done about it. They sent me all sort of information and articles on what my rights were. It was great!
Response from SmarterTravelFeb 4, 2023
We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience!
JO
Joe
Terri P helped me out with a typo i…
Terri P helped me out with a typo i made in the reservation process - she was incredible! SmarterTravel is good too I guess hehe
Response from SmarterTravelFeb 4, 2023
We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience!
LD
Lewis D.
We booked a room for the 28th of this…
We booked a room for the 28th of this month three days ago. When we were all done with our reservation, our itinerary said the room was booked for the 19th.. we tried to use the online help. No help, and no phone number to call. We were charged. No customer support at all. And when we try to call the hotel where the reservation was made, they didn’t have any of our information.
Response from SmarterTravelJan 20, 2023
So happy that we could make your experience a better one!
PE
PRICE/ELENA D.
I made a reservation and wasn't able to…
I made a reservation and wasn't able to change or can without the company keeping all my money. The venue changed dates, not my fault. Company would not change or modify reservation. I don't recommend this company at all. I don't even want to give them a 1 star. I also tried to call the company but all I got was an automated response can't get a hold of a human being.
Response from SmarterTravelJan 19, 2023
Thanks for sharing your feedback. When you book a non-refundable room and need to change your dates, we do our best to work with the hotel to advocate on your behalf for the change. Unfortunately, we were unable to get get the hotel to agree to change the dates of your stay We know that this can be frustrating and we do our best to explain what it means to purchase a non-refundable room up front. I'm sorry for your experience.
KF
Karen F.
NOT Smarter Travel!
I booked a hotel through SmarterTravel thinking it would be "smarter", NOT! I had a reservation for Los Angeles, Comfort Inn for after Christmas. I was going to visit my son, daughter-in-law and new grandbaby. I got sick the night before I was scheduled to fly there - the flu. Fever, aches, pains, headache, nausea. In fact, I am still sick (5 days later). Anyway, they would not give me a refund or a credit for my stay. $822. Then when I cancelled it, there was an additional 20 fee! The airline made an exception for me and gave me a credit. Said they were glad I was not travelling sick. But since I booked hotel through Smarter Travel and not the hotel itself, I could not get a refund or credit. Things happen, circumstances can change easily, unexpected things come up. Lesson learned - don't book through SmarterTravel!
Response from SmarterTravelJan 3, 2023
Thanks for sharing your feedback. When you book a non-refundable room and need to cancel, we do our best to work with the hotel to advocate on your behalf for a refund. Unfortunately, we were unable to get get the hotel to agree to refund your room. We know that this can be frustrating and we do our best to explain what it means to purchase a non-refundable room up front. I'm sorry for your experience.
KS
Karla S.
Thanks for assisting in getting us…
Thanks for assisting in getting us refunded!
Response from SmarterTravelDec 22, 2022
We are glad we were able to get you a refund. Thanks for using SmarterTravel!
FI
FirstTimeBuyer
I had an unexpected event cancellation and had to cancel my hotel at the last second
I had an unexpected event cancellation and therefore had to cancel my hotel reservation almost at the last second. Marissa was very helpful and professional and helped to resolve this issue quickly for me. It has been an impressive and pleasant experience! I am glad that I booked my hotel through SmarterTravel.
Response from SmarterTravelDec 2, 2022
We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience!