First impressions

Absolutely fabulous, darling — with stylish pink “my” entrance sign, lavender fish in a tank in reception and staff in smart grey Pringle clothing: “A drinkie at mybar while you check in?” Yes please: comfy cream sofas, glass of bubbly (£6.50).

Why it’s special

Location, location, location (for top new year sales shopping: Chanel, Jimmy Choo, and Jean Paul G, all around the corner). Plus, detox post-Christmas treatments: flower remedies, massages, “exotic rose healing body wrap” Hitting the sack Pastel pink and soft grey decor, enormous bed, DVD player (choice of 20 films at reception), GQ and Maxim Fashion on coffee table.

Sampling the fare

Simple bar menu; most guests stuck to Bolly and margaritas.

Access all areas

Ramp up three steps to entrance; no rooms designed for the disabled.

Added attractions

Chilled-out “library” with sofas, more mags, and large, gently trickling ostrich egg-shaped fountain.

Star quality

Staff far too discreet to tell me, but rumours of Robbie Williams and Geri Halliwell.

The bottom line

Doubles from £185. January "detox" packages with ginger-salt and citrus body scrub and massage and personal trainer workout from £205pp.

What we think

Step into the Ab Fab world and do like Patsy and Edina.

Need to know

myhotel chelsea (020-7225 7500, www.myhotels.co.uk), 35 Ixworth Place, London SW3.

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