Zing Vs. Agate

[witty]

Zing is value for money for their low season rates. Efficient cleaning team and a good pool. There's added security in the form of a barrier placed at the large entrance to the gym/ pool/ lift in the evening/night that access for guests is only through the lobby. I've often got upgraded to pool-view rooms .

[Boy69]

Zing is value for money for their low season rates. Efficient cleaning team and a good pool. There's added security in the form of a barrier placed at the large entrance to the gym/ pool/ lift in the evening/night that access for guests is only through the lobby. I've often got upgraded to pool-view rooms .

I didn't decided yet because the rate of super delux room at Zing is the same of standard one at the Agate, Zing is really a very good value for money but negative experience from some of the forum members at Zing discourage me of making a booking. I will make a decision short before my trip.

[Noutchie]

Thanks for the feedback all, stayed at Zing and Venue a couple of years back and both Ok but will give Agate a go next month when in Jontiem for a few days.

[Boy69]

I will probably give Agate a go too received many good reccomendations that they have 2 swimming pools one of salt water, very good breakfast ,nice rooms and superb service.

[vinapu]

I will probably give Agate a go too received many good reccomendations that they have 2 swimming pools one of salt water, 

and if crowded there's another salt water pool nearby, it's called the sea

[Nasherich]

and if crowded there's another salt water pool nearby, it's called the sea

True but I haven't heard it being recommended!

[Guest phayao]

I am staying at the Z by Zing in Jomtien at the moment for a week. I tried the Agate first but it was fully booked.

There are two hotels of the Zing group: one is the Zing Hotel in Pattaya, with pool, etc... and the Z by Zing in Jomtien.

I must say that I was happily surprised by the value for money in this Z by Zing.

For two big rooms, with shower en suite, Tv cable channels, broad-band wifi, safe, fridge, kettle and powerful air-con

we are paying THB 6,237 (some €160) in total; that is for the two rooms for 7 nights.

I must say that the place is a bit down the beach road, but at only 5 minutes walk to the beach.

The rooms are very clean and modern, basic but spacious.

I guess it is gay friendly if you bring someone for ST, but I haven't tested that yet.

[Boy69]

Yes it's very cheap but their standard rooms are very basic .

[vinapu]

Basic for one is comfortable enough for other,

 

I'd not call room with shower en suite, Tv cable channels, broad-band wifi, safe, fridge, kettle and powerful air-con very basic. 

Just a bed , shower and fan is very basic for me but  with other attributes listed,  what more one, whoring in Thailand really needs ?

[Boy69]

The difference between standard rooms to superior ones are minor compare to the costs in my country so I don't see the point to punish my self at staying in a standard room if I can enjoy a better quality room with small extra cost.

[vinapu]

That's another advantage of  Thailand other than boys, hotels are very good value and if one is so inclined  may have palatial den for week or two for much less then at home , just the same like with boys.

[Travellerdave]

Yes that’s certainly true Vinapu. Hotels in Thailand are great value particularly in Pattaya where competition forces prices down. I stayed at the Agate during part of my September trip and the cost I would estimate was about a third that of an equivalent hotel in the UK, which is expensive partly due to the VAT tax of 20%.

Mind you my expenditure on rooms was much less than that on boys. Taking into account visits to the bars, off fees, boys tips, condoms/lube and a few presents it would be something like an average of 4500 baht per day. This is probably twice what I spent when I first visited Pats 16 years ago, and even more in GBP bearing in mind the depreciation in the pound.

I would certainly stay at the Agate again but still spend sometime in one of the BT Hotels. It’s very gay friendly rather than 100% gay.

In addition to a bed (double) of course, working shower and aircon, good reliable broadband is important.

[Nasherich]

The Agate fully booked? In October? I've rarely seen it more than 20% full in high season.

[floridarob]

The Venue seems very nice boutique hotel but its prices are fifty percent more than the Agate and without inclusive breakfast ,not a great deal apparently.

When I stayed there recently the Venue was 1/2 the cost of Agate...having stayed at both places would chose Venue again easily, both places were good though