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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

Item: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Rating: 5
Author: U.S. News & World Report

3649 Mission Inn Ave | Riverside, CA 92501 [SEE MAP]Riverside, CA [SEE ADDRESS]

#122 in Best California Hotels

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Overview

Historic building dates back to 1876

Not many nearby attractions

Consuming an entire city block in Riverside, California, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa looks like a misplaced European castle. And according to many recent travelers, the experience of staying here is just as regal as the hotel's appearance. A National Historic Landmark, The Mission Inn Hotel holds 238 spacious guest rooms, each exuding its own sense of character alongside standard amenities such as plasma TVs, minibars and high-speed Internet access. This stunning property also houses multiple eateries and bars within its stone façade and beneath its lofty archways, as well as Kelly's Spa – a traveler favorite. Even if you aren't hanging your hat here, you can pop in for a guided tour or to grab a sweet treat from Casey's Cupcakes.

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Location: Riverside, CA

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Hotel, 238 rooms

Primary View: Neighborhood

Style: Historic

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4.0Hotel Class
GREATCritic Rating

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Other Awards

Condé Nast Readers' Choice List 2019
AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019

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One of California's most historic hotels, the inn grew from a modest adobe lodge in 1876 to the grand Spanish-Revival hotel it is today.

Fodor's Choice

Other Awards

Condé Nast Readers' Choice List 2019
AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by Tripadvisor. A total of 1958 have reviewed the The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.

Tripadvisor Travel Rating:

4.0 (based on 1958 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Rooms at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa feature classic decor, carrying on the tone of the Old World architecture that makes up the property. All guest rooms are equipped with 42-inch flat-screen televisions, Keurig coffee makers, sitting areas with a couch or armchair and laptop-sized wall safes. Views include the pool area or Main Street pedestrian mall, with most rooms offering balconies.

Wi-Fi access is $9.95 per day (free in lobby and pool area)
Complimentary daily newspaper and morning coffee reception

Standard room size: 250 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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The historic Mission Inn Hotel opened in the 19th century and now occupies an entire city block in downtown Riverside. The National Historic Landmark with its Old World European-style architecture is like a small village with its own museum, a pool, a spa and several restaurants. The hotel is also within walking distance of the Fox Performing Arts Center, the Riverside Convention Center, a number of museums and dining options as well.

20 miles southeast of LA/Ontario International Airport
45 miles northeast of John Wayne Orange County Airport

24-hour valet parking ($20)
24-hour self-parking ($15)
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

The property offers a wide variety of dining options, including four full-service restaurants, a wine bar and Casey's Cupcakes boutique. The signature fine dining restaurants include Duane’s Prime Steaks and Seafood, Italian bistro Bella Trattoria and the Las Campanas Mexican Cantina. The Mission Inn Restaurant and Spanish Patio serves comfort food and is known for its Sunday Champagne brunch. The Presidential Lounge pays homage to the 10 U.S. presidents who have visited the hotel and 54 Degrees at Duane’s is a wine and tapas bar.

Afternoon tea served daily
Room service available 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; extended service until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday

Number of restaurants: 5

Cuisine Types: Italian, American, Mexican

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Pool

The 2,550-square-foot heated pool at the hotel is surrounded by palm trees and greenery, giving it a Mediterranean villa look in combination with the property's architecture. Seasonal poolside dining is offered, although the pool itself is open year-round.

Towels provided
Pool deck furnished with lounge chairs and umbrellas

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

The 7,000-square-foot Tuscan-inspired spa facility features 12 treatment rooms, including two villas that are available for couples treatments, bridal parties or other interested groups. The spa offers two rooms with therapeutic baths, Eucalyptus steam rooms, relaxations rooms, a nail salon and an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

In addition to standard amenities for infants and children, the Mission Inn Hotel offers several activities for young guests. Every third Saturday of the month, kids ages 3 to 11 can enjoy Tea & Tiaras, an afternoon tea for “princesses” that features an array of sandwiches, hot cocoa, orange floats, scones and pastries, as well as a special tiara ($20 per child). The hotel also offers, on the first Sunday of the month, a free family art program for kids of all ages, which along with providing a variety of art projects includes a complimentary perimeter tour of the Inn for participating families.

Cribs, Pack ‘n’ Plays and childproofing kit available upon request
Teen spa treatments offered

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

The fitness center at the Mission Inn Hotel offers a variety of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, as well as free weights.

Yoga classes available

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

With more than 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space, The Mission Inn Hotel can accommodate everything from boardroom meetings to large conferences, and the hotel is within walking distance of the Riverside Convention Center. Meeting services include on-site audiovisual services and catering.

Number of meeting rooms: 10

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Wedding

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa has two wedding chapels: the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, which features Tiffany stained glass panels, and the intimate St. Cecilia Chapel, with an antique marriage altar that dates to 1740. The hotel's charming courtyard is another popular venue and the European-inspired Grand Parisian Ballroom, with its sparkling chandeliers and 100-year-old organ, can accommodate receptions for 300 guests. For more intimate gatherings, couples can use the Galleria, the Santa Barbara Room or the Spanish Art Gallery.

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 300

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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