
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Best for history, museum-style experiences, on-site spa treatments, and a wide range of distinctive on-site restaurants.
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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a National Historic Landmark in downtown Riverside with a year-round heated pool, a full-service spa, and multiple restaurants — good for travelers who want a historic, walkable Riverside stay. DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont is an established full-service Hilton-family hotel in Claremont near several colleges — a familiar option for guests seeking reliable, campus-adjacent accommodations.
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Best for history, museum-style experiences, on-site spa treatments, and a wide range of distinctive on-site restaurants.

Best for travelers who want a recognizable Hilton-family hotel with standard full-service amenities and easy access to Claremont colleges.
When The Mission Inn wins: choose The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa if you want a one-of-a-kind historic property with museum tours, multiple distinctive restaurants (including a long-running AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse), an on-site, award-recognized spa (Kelly’s Spa), and downtown Riverside within easy walking distance.
When DoubleTree wins: choose DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont if you prefer a reliable, full-service Hilton-brand experience near Harvey Mudd, Pomona College and Claremont McKenna College, with plentiful room types, meeting space and a 24-hour fitness center plus an outdoor pool and hot tub.
Bottom line: pick The Mission Inn for character, historic architecture, and a destination spa-and-dining experience; pick DoubleTree for a predictable Hilton-style stay close to the Claremont colleges and campus amenities.
| Category | The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa | DoubleTree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, museum-like landmark with ornate public spaces and a strong sense of place | Established Hilton-family full-service hotel with conventional business and leisure facilities |
| Location | Downtown Riverside — walkable to museums, Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Convention Center | In the heart of Claremont — close to Harvey Mudd, Pomona College and Claremont Village |
| Size (rooms) | 238 rooms across 5 floors | 195 guestrooms |
| Built / character | National Historic Landmark (original 1876 structure; historic architecture and museum spaces) | Modern full-service hotel building (brand-managed), conventional guestroom inventory |
| Pools / hot tubs | Year-round heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi (open daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM) | Outdoor pool and hot tub (listed among recreational amenities) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple distinctive on-site options (Mission Inn Restaurant, Duane’s/Steakhouse, Bella Trattoria, Las Campanas, Presidential & California lounges, Casey’s Cupcakes) | On-site restaurant, bar/lounge, room service (limited hours); buffet breakfast available (fee) |
| Spa / wellness | Kelly’s Spa — full-service, 12 treatment rooms, Roman tubs, eucalyptus steam room, signature Fountain of Youth treatment | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Extensive historic event spaces and chapels with ~20,000 sq ft of meeting/event space and multiple chapels/ballrooms | Banquet hall and meeting rooms; business center and meeting spaces listed |
| Family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome (up to 3 children 11 and under may stay free with existing bedding) | |
| Parking & transport | Valet and self-parking (surcharges), on-site EV charging station; within walking distance to downtown transit and attractions | Free self parking on site; free area shuttle within 5.00 mi |
The Mission Inn sits on a full block in Historic Downtown Riverside, steps from museums and the Fox Performing Arts Center.
Best if you want to be in downtown Riverside within easy walking distance of cultural sites.
DoubleTree is centrally located in Claremont, minutes from several colleges and Claremont Village.
Best if proximity to the Claremont colleges or Claremont Village is your priority.
The Mission Inn offers 238 rooms in a historic landmark building with a mix of standard rooms and suites across themed room types.
Choose The Mission Inn for characterful guest rooms and historic setting; check room type carefully for bedding and layout.
DoubleTree provides a wide range of Hilton-standard room types and accessibility options across 195 guestrooms.
Choose DoubleTree for a broad set of conventional room choices and accessibility-configured rooms.
The Mission Inn emphasizes on-site dining variety across several restaurants and lounges.
The Mission Inn is a better fit if you want multiple distinctive on-site dining experiences without leaving the property.
DoubleTree offers an on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge plus room service (limited hours) and breakfast for a fee.
Choose DoubleTree if you prefer a simpler, reliable on-site dining setup and the convenience of standard hotel meal services.
The Mission Inn highlights a year-round heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi plus a destination spa.
The Mission Inn centers its wellness offering on Kelly’s Spa combined with a year-round heated pool.
DoubleTree lists an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center among recreational amenities.
DoubleTree suits guests who want standard hotel recreational facilities: pool, hot tub and a 24-hour gym.
Wellness at The Mission Inn mixes a destination spa with fitness facilities and historic cocktail lounges.
Pick The Mission Inn for a fuller spa program plus evening lounge settings that tie into the hotel's history.
DoubleTree focuses on exercise and convenience amenities plus a hotel bar/lounge for evenings.
DoubleTree works for travelers who want practical fitness hours and a standard hotel bar without a destination spa.

The Mission Inn — a National Historic Landmark with museum tours, chapels and period interiors.

The Mission Inn — Kelly’s Spa offers 12 treatment rooms, Roman tubs and signature rituals.

DoubleTree — located in Claremont near Harvey Mudd, Pomona College, Scripps and Claremont McKenna College.

DoubleTree — predictable room types, accessibility options, meeting rooms and a 24-hour fitness center.
The Mission Inn — it has Kelly’s Spa with signature treatments, Roman-inspired baths, and spa packages; DoubleTree’s public listing does not publish a full-service spa.
DoubleTree in Claremont is within short drives of Harvey Mudd, Pomona College and Claremont McKenna College; The Mission Inn is downtown Riverside and is closer to Riverside museums and the convention center.
Yes. The Mission Inn explicitly welcomes children of all ages; DoubleTree’s listing does not indicate an adults-only policy.
No — both properties list breakfast as available for a surcharge rather than guaranteed complimentary for all rates.
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