I'd give odds "seanzo" is a troll -- this is his 1st & only Fodors post.

Also seems a "booze hound":
" ... drinks, more drinks, dinner, and more drinks... "
" ... want to sit outdoors at cafe's where we can smoke a cigar, drink Belvedere Vodka ..."

With that much alcohol drinking, seanzo won't even notice or care what country he is in ...

I write for a travel site, LSky. I've been lucky enough to stay at a few of these hotels, though not all, and actually find many of them pretentious and not worth the $$$.

My problem with the OP is his attitude, which is unappealing especially when you travel.

Belvedere vodka ain't all that

>>I can get a 5* hotel in Washington for $400/day. Greece is bankrupt ! So we should be able to get a room close to those prices. <<

In the running for the silliest post this week (definitely in the top ten)

$400 max won't get you >>(American 5 Star standards ) hotels in the city with great views. <<

5* (<i>American</i> standards - gotta include that ) most places in Europe will be half again as much.

I hope Pepper_Von_Snoot weighs in.

<i>I hope Pepper_Von_Snoot weighs in.</i>

Aye.

Yes, where is Pepper when you need him?!