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Metterra Hotel On Whyte
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
82 Avenue NWUnit 10454
Edmonton, AB T6E 4Z7
(780) 465-8150
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
11 reviews for Metterra Hotel On Whyte
11 reviews in English
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Review from Kate B.
I have stayed here twice now, and I just love this hotel! Other reviewers have nailed the description of this hotel, it really is a classy place.
The rooms could use a little sprucing up though, they were a little run down for what I keep expecting from this place. Even just a bit of fresh paint in the rooms would make a huge difference.
I love the complimentary wine and cheese evenings - what a nice touch. -
Review from Juliet B.
Calgary, AB
11/13/2011
For all the hype, Metterra wasn't that great of a place to stay. Two stars go for the location and cleanliness of the place- it was definitely well kept and within walking distance to lots of what Edmonton has to offer. Also, during our stay there was a hot beverage machine in the common area that was free 24/7 and served up decent lattes and hot cocoa.
That said, the price was a lot for the tiny room we had.
The mini fridge had some very expensive chocolate bars and the continental breakfast was short-staffed or something, so the servers were running around and nothing was stocked fully when we went to eat.
They offer a free wine and cheese thing at 5:30, which was nice except that the cheese was pretty much chopped up marble block cheese from Safeway and the space for mingling and drinking was small, so a table was tough to find.
The maintenance people knocked three times, loudly, at 8AM on a Saturday morning to clean the place. It woke us up, we had to go to the door and tell them to come later before they'd stop knocking. The reception attendants were helpful, but clearly busy or short staffed. They were both on the phone when we arrived and didn't acknowledge us with our bags standing there until a few minutes later.
The amenities supplied were below what you'd get at a Holiday Inn in a way, because there was no sauna or hot tub or pool or anything to 'do' there. Also, the instructions we got for parking when we arrived put us in a lot where the attendants were confused about whether or not Metterra patrons could stay there. Eventually they let us out without charging us, but that was a bummer.
Could've been a random bunch of unsatisfactory events, but I don't think I'd say at Metterra again. -
Review from Nyssa R.
11/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
You can't really ask for more - right on the ave, easy to get to/find, classy from the moment you walk in, and small so you don't have to walk down the hallways for hours getting to your room. I love the waterfall next to the elevators, it's a nice touch.
The elevators are in the center of the building, and the rooms are arranged in an octagon around the elevator. Very, very convenient. Not a big fan of the ice machine being on the 6th floor but due to space considerations I guess it's OK.
Rooms are awesome, they have K-cup coffee makers, ample space in the bathroom, nice decor & sheets, and modern TVs.
Definitely an awesome place to stay if you're visiting Edmonton for a night or even if you live in Edmonton. -
Review from Crystal H.
Vancouver, BC
Updated - 8/25/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Just another reason to be stoked. If you're like me and you like the "Water King" suite they have, you'll likely be in one of the corner rooms. This past trip, I was almost bummed when I saw that my room was on a lower floor. But when I opened my patio door and saw a huge terrace in front of me, I was giddy.
Thanks for one-upping a lower floor room, Metterra. You're still my favourite place in Edmonton to lay my head down.Listed in: Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts,…
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Review from Don B.
5/29/2011 3 Check-ins Here
The Mettera is Strathcona's upscale boutique hotel. Well, at least one of them. It actually has a sister property a few blocks down the street. Nestled right on Whyte, amidst the chaos of bars, clubs, pubs, boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops, there's about a zillion and one things to do right outside the front door. For entertainment purposes, you couldn't ask for a better location.
The style of Mettera has that sort of standard mod/sleek look to it... it could really be one of the many boutique hotel lobbies I have set foot in during my travels. There are a few unique decorations, but for the most part it looks like they got their accoutrement from "The Boutique Hotel Superstore" (if that existed). That said, I shouldn't knock it - I prefer this style any day to the cookie-cutter corporate feel of a Holiday Inn or similar. Yuck.
The lobby of this hotel is pretty small, with a few seating areas, a front desk, and stairs to the mezzanine level, which boasts a hospitality room offering daily continental breakfast and daily wine happy hours. I missed all of the HHours and breakfasts, so I can't report on those. Also on floor-two is a 24-hour workout room with one elliptical, one treadmill and some sparse weights. Good enough for utility's sake.
The room itself was very comfortable and my 6th floor appointment offered me a nice view of the (insanely flat) surrounding area, with a partial view of Whyte Ave. The king bed was super comfy, the sheets nice, the pillows plush, and the alarm clock was... gasp... set to the correct time! This is actually kind of huge to me. I hate having to figure out how to set a new alarm clock, and it's surprising how often hotels give you rooms with blinking digital readouts. Yes! Everything else, from the towels to the TV to the desk was definitely adequate for the cost of admission. Well, my cost of admission, anyway (off-night low-rate).
Friendly staff, quiet rooms, and really nice shower heads only sweeten the deal. I like this hotel and would definitely stay here again. -
Review from Topher C.
8/31/2010
++ Clean rooms
++ Good service
-- Parking is very difficult. No place to pull over and drop off bags.
++ Valet included. To help with parking.
++ Good location for food and night life. -
Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
11/20/2009
This hotel is located right on Whyte Ave and is pretty urban/classy.
The good thing about this hotel is that it is really quiet, considering that it's right in the middle of the Whyte Ave club scene this is pretty impressive. A lot of people like to get hotel rooms for their birthdays and throw parties and this hotel is perfect for that. You can pre-party here and then walk to the clubs and then head back for an after party. I think when they built this place they took into consideration that people might be doing this because I haven't heard of anyone getting complaints here when they are being really loud. -
Review from David T.
Calgary, AB
11/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Our large dog approved of this place. Very pet friendly. And she only had to cough up $20 for the privilege, which we generously loaned her. Parking slightly inconvenient but this was the only downside to this lovely hotel. Very helpful staff.
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Review from Nikolous F.
9/13/2009 1 photo
Great boutique hotel in an ideal location for walking to local restaurants and shops. The rooms are really nice and modern. By hotel standards, the fitness room is quite good. They offfer a free continental breakfast in the morning and a cocktail mixer in the early evening. In addition, the hotel tends to be quiet in fairly bustling area of restaurants and bars.
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Review from Lee W.
Cold Lake, AB
3/28/2010
I've always had great experiences staying at the Mettera on Whyte. The rooms are clean and nicely decorated. There is complimentary wifi. The continental breakfast is nice and you can't beat the location here in Old Strathcona. It's a great place to stay especially if you are attending a concert at the Jubilee Auditorium. Valet Parking is questionable, although I have learned that it stops at 11 pm. If you are going out on the town you'll have to park it yourself.
If you do have to park your car it is placed behind a nightclub off Whyte which to me isn't all that safe. I would suggest that if you want more secure parking than perhaps trying the sister hotel a couple of blocks down, The Varscona. -
Review from Jaime S.
Edmonton, AB
7/27/2010
The service from the front desk staff was amazing! So polite and willing to do anything for you to make your stay great! I love the valet parking, and I even had one of the guys offer to run down to my car after he had just parked it as I forgot my jacket in it. Great staff! I also appreciated that whenever they talked about what room you were in, they kept it very quiet so no creep would know where you were as there are a lot of bach/stag parties going on right now :) I loved our room! Beautiful patio and very clean! Definatley recommend this place!
