The lively Old Strathcona neighborhood, filled with students and artists, great nightlife, and dining, now also boasts the Metterra: a swank boutique hotel that’s contemporary and sleek, but with homey warmth. The lobby sets the tone with striking art, two-story rundlestone wall and waterfall, while the guest rooms are large, with contemporary and Indonesian art adding some funk. Some rooms offer fireplaces, others feature recliners. Rates include a continental breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese. Though not a typical business hotel, Metterra offers all the features and services sophisticated business and leisure travelers require.