
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Best for history, architecture and a full-service spa experience in a landmark property.
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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a National Historic Landmark in downtown Riverside with multiple restaurants, a full-service spa, and museum tours—good for travelers who want history, dining variety, and a resort-style downtown stay. Ayres Suites Ontario at the Mills Mall - Rancho Cucamonga is a regional boutique-style suites hotel near Ontario Mills, aimed at travelers who want roomy suites, complimentary breakfast and easy access to Ontario attractions and the airport.
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Best for history, architecture and a full-service spa experience in a landmark property.

Best for travelers who want suite-style rooms near Ontario Mills and complimentary airport transfer.
When The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa wins: choose the Mission Inn if you want a stay that’s part-museum, with historic architecture, multiple distinct on-site restaurants and lounges, guided tours, and a recognized full-service spa (Kelly’s Spa). It’s a destination property for weddings, events and sightseeing in downtown Riverside.
When Ayres Suites Ontario at the Mills Mall - Rancho Cucamonga wins: choose Ayres if you need practical, roomy suites, weekday business amenities, a weekday/full complimentary breakfast, easy access to Ontario Mills and Toyota Arena, and a complimentary airport shuttle—good for short-stay travelers, families, and event attendees in Ontario.
Bottom line: pick The Mission Inn for atmosphere, dining variety and spa-driven stays; pick Ayres Suites Ontario for convenience, suite space and practical amenities near major retail and the airport.
| Category | The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa | Ayres Suites Ontario at the Mills Mall Rancho Cucamonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, landmark hotel with ornate architecture and museum-style features | Regional boutique-style suites hotel focused on convenience and practical amenities |
| Location | Downtown Riverside — walkable to museums, Fox Performing Arts Center and the convention center | Adjacent to Ontario Mills Shopping Mall and close to Toyota Arena |
| Size | 238 rooms across 5 floors; large event footprint (20,000 sq ft of meeting space) | 140 guestrooms; 1,496 sq ft conference/meeting space |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; family-friendly (kids can stay free under certain rules) | All ages welcome; not adults-only |
| Pools & hot tubs | Heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi (year-round; hours published) | Outdoor pool and hot tub (supplier listing) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site restaurants and lounges (Mission Inn Restaurant, Duane's/Steakhouse, Las Campanas, Bella Trattoria, California Lounge, Presidential Lounge, plus Casey's Cupcakes and Afternoon Tea) | Not published |
| Spa & wellness | Kelly’s Spa — full-service, 12 treatment rooms, signature Roman bathing treatments and recognized by travel media | Not published |
| Airport access | Commonly reached from LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT); drive time varies by route | Preferred airport: Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT); complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle (24 hours) |
| Free breakfast | Breakfast available for a fee (not complimentary) | Complimentary full breakfast (weekday and weekend hours noted) |
| Parking | Valet and self-parking available for a surcharge; EV charging on site | Free self parking |
The Mission Inn sits on a block in Historic Downtown Riverside within walking distance of local museums, theaters and the convention center.
A strong choice if you want to stay in the middle of Riverside’s historic and cultural district.
Ayres Suites Ontario is placed immediately beside Ontario Mills, close to Toyota Arena and local retail/entertainment.
Pick Ayres for convenient access to shopping, arena events and quick airport transfers.
The Mission Inn offers a variety of room types across a historic property, including junior suites and character rooms named for the hotel’s history.
Choose the Mission Inn for rooms with historic character and a broad selection of on-property services.
Ayres Suites focuses on suite-style layouts and practical in-room amenities.
Ayres is good when you want suite space, basic in-room kitchen amenities and consistent room types.
The Mission Inn provides several distinct dining venues that cover casual to semiformal meals and specialty experiences.
If diverse on-site dining and formal restaurant experiences matter, the Mission Inn has the edge.
Supplier listing does not publish on-site signature restaurants for Ayres Suites Ontario at the Mills Mall.
Expect practical dining and easy access to mall restaurants rather than multiple hotel signature venues.
The Mission Inn pairs a year-round heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi with a destination spa (Kelly’s Spa) as its signature amenities.
The Mission Inn’s spa and historic setting are central parts of its appeal.
Ayres Suites lists recreational amenities suitable for short stays and families.
Ayres emphasizes practical recreation, free airport transfers and fitness rather than an on-site luxury spa experience.
The Mission Inn supports wellness with a full-service spa, sauna/steam and a fitness center; downtown Riverside provides evening dining and cultural programming.
Mission Inn suits travelers who want spa time plus downtown nightlife and culture.
Ayres Suites supports practical wellness and evening options through on-site fitness and nearby retail/arena entertainment.
Ayres is convenient for event evenings or late arrivals that need quick access to arena or mall dining.

The Mission Inn — historic architecture, museum tours, chapels and ornate dining rooms make it the clear pick for romance, history and photo-ready settings.

Ayres Suites Ontario — suite layouts, complimentary airport shuttle and proximity to Ontario Mills favor travelers prioritizing convenience and space.

The Mission Inn — multiple restaurants and lounges serving steak, Italian, Mexican and California cuisine plus tea and pastry options.

Ayres Suites Ontario — meeting rooms, free wired internet, business center and proximity to Toyota Arena and retail make it sensible for short business trips and arena events.
The Mission Inn — Kelly’s Spa is an on-site full-service spa with signature bathing rituals and treatments; Ayres Suites Ontario does not publish a comparable on-site spa.
Ayres Suites Ontario offers a complimentary full breakfast; The Mission Inn offers full breakfast but it is charged as an extra (not complimentary).
Ayres Suites Ontario is closer to Toyota Arena and Ontario Mills, and provides a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle; it’s the more convenient choice for arena events.
Yes — The Mission Inn offers valet and self-parking for a surcharge and has an EV charging station; Ayres Suites Ontario lists free self parking in its supplier listing.
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