I've never seen a laminate floor that I liked, plus they simply don't hold up. Bamboo flooring looks amazing IMO, and if you get a woven bamboo it is more than twice as hard as oak. Even the regular bamboo is comparable to oak for harness which means really good. It really depends on the look you are going for, and of course how much you want to spend.
If you want a floor that will outlast you, then you have to move to something more exotic like Ipe, Cherry, or Red Mahogany.
On bamboo, it is becoming quite popular in part because of the perceived environmental advantages, plus it looks terrific. It grows exceedingly fast, but unfortunately forests are being cut down so they can grow bamboo.
