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After discovering the hotel and the roof-top, let’s peek at the rooms of the Barceló Raval.

Pretty sleek in design, kept all in white, lime-green and pink, they give a spacious feel thanks to their amazing window surface. Certainly a view to get used to!

Stay connected with your mobile devices, plug your iPhone into the docking station and listen to your music while having a complimentary Nespresso coffee (don’t look for little espresso cups there aren’t any).

Fully devoted to design, the room lacks some functionality. I love the fact that the shower is open to the room, but awkward moments might arise should you not know your fellow guest too well.

As soon as it’s dark outside the pink neon light makes it close to impossible to find that shirt you wanted to wear for your night out. But no need to worry about this if you decide to go naked. This should also solve the shower problem for you….

A couple of days ago, I had the pleasure to test the Barceló Raval hotel in Barcelona, a cool place I discovered and booked through the excellent website Splendia!

Situated on Rambla del Raval, encircled by historic graffiti painted buildings, palm trees and cafés, the neighbourhood is up and coming, but yet to be the hippest of the city of Barcelona.

The short walk from the hotel to the tourist trail and the Ramblas passes through narrow passages, where prostitutes greet you. It’s lively, messy and with a real atmosphere. You either like it or you don’t. We definitely did.

The hotel is a modern 11-storey building with a mesh-wire reflecting the sun and an amazing rooftop terrace with a unique 360°-panorama view over Barcelona. Must-do is to get a room on the 9th or 10th floor for an unforgettable sight.

Better leave it if you’re looking for classical, traditional, more conservative design. But if you’re after a trendy hotel, that offers post-modern-baroque design (we just invented this ) and allows you to stay tuned on Facebook, Twitter and the like with your iPad, iPhone and Blackberry you should definitely go for it.

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The place will probably be full when you arrive. That's fine. Just have a glass and wait until you get a table! Or make that two!

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