I stayed at the Metterra as part of my Bachelorette in December 2011. I have never stayed at a hotel in my hometown, but this was convenient being close to Whyte Ave. We had 2 rooms, but sadly were placed on different floors, rather then closer to each other. We were a quiet group, but this was a great location for getting ready and allowed easy access for going out for a drink . It was also close enough for those who wanted to retire earlier in the night (ie those who were pregnant).
We really loved the complimentary valet parking, as well as the free parking in the near by parking garages. And the breakfast in the morning was delicious!
Will be back in the future! Thank you!

If you like strolling along Whyte ave., this is the place to stay. Plus they have a very good continental breakfast with various types of coffee 24/7.

I recently stayed at the Mettera for a shopping weekend with a girlfriend. The hotel is situated right in the middle of Old Strathcona and the Whyte Avenue shopping district. You are within very easy walking distance of great boutiques, restaurants, bars and clubs. There is a frozen yogurt place just down the street and an artisan cupcake bakery across the street; perfect for the sweet tooth.
The hotel lobby is gorgeous. The rooms are well appointed with comfortable beds (double), nice linens and modern in decor. The rooms have a mini fridge with some snack bar items that aren't priced too badly compared to other hotel mini-bars (canned pop or chocolate bars $2).
The bathroom is a decent size with a nice soaker tub, and a huge full ceiling height mirror. Two ladies were easily able to do our makeup at the same time. Lots of towels and decent quality bath products.
The hotel features an included continental breakfast which has fresh fruit salad, bagels, croissants, hard boiled eggs, oatmeal, yogurt and cottage cheese, juices and coffee galore. Very nice! There is also a complementary evening wine and cheese, which I have been to previously and really enjoyed.
The hotel also features complementary valet parking. It can be a bit tricky to time it with an open space so you may have to circle the block a few times. Alternatively, we simply parked down the street and let the valet know where the car was located. It's quite nice if you have been out shopping and need to bring in armloads of purchases.
We faced Whyte Ave and there was a little noise from the excited "woo hoo" bar patrons around 2am on Saturday. My friend did not notice but I did. If you are a light sleeper, you may want to bring earplugs for the weekends. Friday night there was no noise at all.
The location is fantastic, the amenitites and services are great, the decor is beautiful - I would definitely return!

If you need coffee first thing in the morning, make sure your k-cups have been replenished after housekeeping. My caffeine addicted friend had some difficulty in the morning until we went to breakfast.

I have stayed at Metterra several times and each time is equally nice. The location in Old Strathcona is great for shopping at odd little boutiques, a good meal and easy transportationn to the University and downtown. The rooms are very comfortable - Keurig coffee maker, mini-fridge, small soaking tub and a comfy bed. They serve a complimentary breakfast which is continental+. They also have a nice wine-tasting in the early evening which features 3 reds and 3 whites. (They do not have a full service restaurant but there are many choices within a minutes walk.)The desk staff is second to none in helpfulness. I will continue to stay here whenever in Edmonton!