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Hostel Lao

Rioja 771, Mendoza, Argentina
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Most of the staff here are great, super friendly and helpful. The first night I had a bit of a problem that wasn't handled correctly by the night staff, but when the day staff returned they were very apologetic and helpful in getting the small matter fixed. They also helped my friends and I book excursions and call taxis to... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Upon arriving to hostel Lao, we were greeting by the owner and told that we were to treat hostel Lao as a home away from home, and that's how it felt. He gave us a detailed map of places to visit and what we could find around the local area. Great communal areas, friendly staff, decent sized kitchen and comfortable... More

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United States
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
40 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This is a really good hostel, mostly because of the generous and friendly staff. Everyone who works at this hostel will make you feel at home and do everything possible to make sure you enjoy your stay. Francisco, in particular, goes above and beyond the call of duty during a very challenging overnight shift to meet the needs of guests.... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I couldnt fault a single thing with Hostel Lao. Arrived at 6am and was welcomed by Francisco, who offered us breakfast, a great insight into what was on offer in Mendoza and of course free wine in the evenings. The beds were comfortable, the facilities clean and the general feel was very relaxing.

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Dallas, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I stayed at this hostel in the beginning of April. The staff was wonderful and made you feel right at home. Most spoke great English, and were very happy to give you recommendations on things to do or make reservations for you. The place was very clean and had lots of extras like the organic jams at breakfast. The only... More

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big_hungry_baboon, Propietario at Hostel Lao, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Hola! We are glad you enjoyed our hostel. With regard to the problems you mentioned we would like to reply- 1)The tour that was cancelled 2 hours before they should collected you up was cancelled due to a storm in the mountains as we explained. We/tour agencies, can not control the weather! You were not charged anything and you had... More

Carlisle
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We stay for 1 night in a double room with en suite. As per the reviews below, the hostel was great. The best thing has to be the extremely helpful and friendly staff. We did the bike tour on their recommendation which was great and had a meal out at a local restaurant which was off the tourist trail. Unfortunately... More

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London
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Great Hostel, very close to the bus station and within walking distance to the main squares and park! Great suggestions board and very helpful staff to answer any questions, we booked paragliding and the obligatory vineyards bike tour - Both were excellent and well recommended! Also the pool is an awesome perk... Its sooooo hot wandering around the town and... More

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Santiago
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

I spend 3 nights at this hostel with my gf and a friend in a dorm for 4 persons. In one sentence: It was a delight to be at this hostel, it is definitely the best hostel I have been in Argentina. The people of the hostel (owners, workers and the 2 dogs!) here were so helpful and nice with... More

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Parana, Argentina
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

My girlfriend and I stayed there for a Holy Week break and there's absolutely nothing to complain about Lao. To begin with, Mike, Celeste, and the bilingual speaking staff make you feel very comfie, just like home or even better. They can arrange tours and activities for you and they also recommend bars and restaurants that aren't necessarily touristy, so... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We immediately felt very comfortable when we arrived at Hostel Lao. It's got a lovely, relaxed vibe and (when we were there for four nights) it was very sociable. It's quite small so you get to know most people staying there over the free wine given out in the evenings and in the homely living areas. Subsequently you feel very... More

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Additional Information about Hostel Lao

Address: Rioja 771, Mendoza, Argentina
Region: Argentina > Cuyo > Province of Mendoza > Mendoza
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 106 Speciality lodging in Mendoza
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hostel Lao is like a good friend's house where you can relax and meet people. Owned and run in a different style by English-Argentine travelers. For 5 years we have been welcoming travelers to stay with us, enjoy our home and see a more Mendozan side to the city. With just 24 beds to keep things friendly, chilled and clean; Lao is a traveler's oasis in the middle of a great city. A social, lively home, NOT a party hostel! ... more   less 
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