Name: a&o München Laim
Address: Munich, Germany
Rating: 7.2

Germany

Berlin

Hamburg

Munich

Cologne

Austria

Vienna

Frankfurt

It was okay, I guess. I've stayed at this brand before in Europe, and it usually attracts a younger crowd. This time, though, checkout was before 10 AM, which I knew. But the staff member came knocking on my door at 9:11 AM to rush me out to clean the room. It was really annoying, like shooing someone away. Don't customers naturally check out on time? If I go over, you can just charge me accordingly. I don't know if this was the hotel's policy or just the staff's personal habit of being lazy. Why are you rushing me out 40 minutes early when I haven't even gone over time??

Worth the price, but probably that's it.

There is a small kitchen room on the 5th floor. Should be open from 7 in the morning, but I need to get to reception to open it after 7.  There is a fridge, stove, microvawe, some kitchenware.

This is a very big hostel with hundreds of beds, though it did not feel cramped or loud. I had a quiet stay.  

I stayed for 2 nights in a mixed dorm with three bunk beds and en-suite. The toilet and shower are separate which makes use easier. Hanson’s and shower gel is included, as is a hairdryer.  

The room is spacious with tables and seating areas, this is also of use to those who on the top bunk who cannot sit on their bed as easily.  There is a mirror though a lack of hooks being only a hook and couple of hangers. The bed is of a metal frame and thus I was able to apply my travel straps and hooks to create places to hand my coat and bag. There is a locker big enough to take hand luggage sized bag (own lock needed).  The bed has a usb port for charging and a slot into which a phone will fit, though no individual light. The room has two lights and it is possible to turn on only one; the other people in my room came in and out at unsociable hours though we’re all respectful being quiet and also putting in the main light.  

The mattress and pillow are comfy enough, you need to collect linen and make the bed yourself. 

Everything was clean. 

Reception is 24 hours though checking us via one of the 4 automated screens. It is through the machines that you do check in and pay tourist tax and the machine prints paper with your allocated room and bed number. You even activate the room card yourself. There is a sign in the desk with a map of blocks with room numbers in each one. That is all the welcome that you get; there is no explanation related to hostel layout or facilities. I had to ask in which direction to go to get to my block, the receptionist gave my directions and once I got to the room and found no bedding on the bed so went back to reception. The check in computer screen states that bed linen is provided free of charge and towels can be paid for at reception. The receptionist did not give me any bedding nor point to where to where to pick it up some thus I assumed the linen would be laid on the bed as in other hostels. The next day a person arriving in the room asked where he gets bed linen, he also did not get given any bedding even when talking with the receptionist. I do find it odd that you are expected to ask for the bedding: as this is the case I recommend updating the wording on the computer screen as it is ambiguous and gives the impression you only need to ask at reception if needing a towel. 

There is a guest kitchen which has basic equipment: fridge, sink, microwave, 2 hot plates, 2 frying pans, 1 saucepan, some plates, bowls and some cutlery. There was one mug in which I made a cup of tea by heating water in the microwave. I recommend a kettle to boil water. The kitchen is sufficient for simple meals, making breakfast and sandwiches. I did not try the hostel breakfast. 

There is one common area near reception with a bar and possibility to purchase food. Vending machines there. WiFi reliable. The common room can feel cramped when groups are there. There is good security as all entrance doors and lifts use card access. To access the guest kitchen ask at reception and they update your card. 

The location is very good being 5 min walk from Ostkreuz train station. It is a direct line to Messe Nord where the bus station and FlixBus stop is. Easy to get public transportation into the cities. There are many shops, supermarkets and eating places nearby. Vegan kebab shop directly opposite. 

Good value for money. I had a comfortable stay with no difficulties and I would stay again.

I stayed there myself in  a 4 bed dormitory room. It was an excellent room and I liked the service. But it is better to have a socket near the bed for charging. They have two usb charging ports near every beds but it is better to have a c port or a charging socket. But overall, I liked it. Especially the staffs are always helpful. I am highly recommend it to whom who are looking for a cheap accommodation😊

Good value for money and very conveniently located. Plenty of street parking is usually available in the surrounding area. It's a short 15-minute walk to the East Side Gallery, where you can see the 'Fraternal Kiss' mural. The property has three buildings, so make sure to ask the front desk which one your room is in before you head up, to save yourself an unnecessary walk.

It is your typical a&o hostel but the bunk beds here are quite durable, no annoying noise when climbing. The heating could be a bit better though.

Almost perfect for the price. 
First of all, it's very cheaper than other accommodations.
I wanted a room which didn't need to be fancy but cheap and not a dormitory room and this hostel had the one. 
the hostel is well located too, I could walk to Hamburg harbor. 
The room was small and not soundproof but it fulfilled my needs.

Very nice and clean room, the bathroom is a really small, I was travelling with a friend and there's no much privacy for change clothes for example. Very big windows and natural light.

Everything was great! Service was great! Room was great! Nearby FlixBus station which is the most convenient. Will be back here if I’m in Munich again

There's a laundromat about a 5-minute walk from the hotel, which is convenient. The airport bus to Munich is also within a 10-minute walk.

It's a great base for getting around, so I'd definitely recommend it.

Checking in via QR code was super fast, which I loved. Our room required us to step outside briefly to get to it, but it wasn't a hassle at all. There are a few steps to climb before you reach the elevator. That might be a bit much for some people, though.

The room key is a card key, but I found it quite hard to open the door, even after pulling the handle down multiple times (and I'm a woman). My male companion opened it easily, so it seems you just need to put some force into it.

All the staff were incredibly kind and helpful!

The shower pressure was great, and the cleanliness was excellent. If you're just looking for a place to sleep, it's perfectly fine.

The room is very nice and clean! The view of the room is far more pleasant than I expected. The location is very convenient. We will visit again if we have time! The common place is also nice and friendly, you can even have laundry and cooking space here!

Columbus

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