When we heard that brightonwave hotel wanted to be on REALBrighton.com, a very selfish and smug part of us wanted to keep it to ourselves - it's simply too good for you. The idea that strangers can delight in it's slick, chic and immaculate splendour sparks a wish to protect it as a fabulous Brighton secret. Another part of us wants to blatantly boast about it. This is a glittering jewel in the Brighton hoteliers' crown - the very real proof that we have some of the most fashionable and innovative hotels in this city.

Rooms are designed with excellent taste and, although contempory and highly stylish, have a real sympathy to the original features of the townhouse building. The subtle tones instantly relax and the beds are so inviting, with pure-white immaculate duvets, Goldilocks would have had an absolute field-day. In this case though, the fairytale would need to be adjusted to allow her to watch the flat-screen telly and rummage through the CD and DVD collection on offer before retiring.

For those who need to work while away (you really won't want to with everything else on offer) there is wireless net access and a space in each room to set up your laptop and make contact with the world. Our REALBrighton office design is taking on a whole new slant.

Breakfast in bed or downstairs is served at a respectable hour and the service is superb. Once you've checked in and paid up-front, everything is included in the price - so no haggling over hotel bills on your way out. It's no wonder that guests have described this hotel as "a real discovery", "classy", "a gem" and "refreshing" - it truly is a special place. The only danger is that you'll barricade your door and refuse to leave...