
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Best for travelers who want historic character, onsite fine dining and a full-service spa in walkable downtown Riverside.
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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a National Historic Landmark in downtown Riverside with historic architecture, multiple restaurants, a full-service spa, and a year-round heated outdoor pool — good for travelers who want a walkable cultural stay or a wedding/meeting venue. Embassy Suites Ontario Airport is a large, 175-room all-suite hotel near Ontario International Airport focused on airport convenience, free breakfast, meeting space and shuttle service — good for travelers prioritizing suites, airport access, and value meeting space.
Updated · about 14 miles (≈22 km) apart

Best for travelers who want historic character, onsite fine dining and a full-service spa in walkable downtown Riverside.

Best for travelers who want convenient access to Ontario International Airport, complimentary breakfast and large, functional suites.
When The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa wins: choose the Mission Inn if you want a property that is itself a destination — historic rooms, on-site museums and multiple distinct restaurants and lounges, plus a spa and gardens for weddings or leisure.
When Embassy Suites Ontario Airport wins: choose Embassy Suites if your priority is proximity to Ontario International Airport, free airport shuttle and breakfast, larger functional suites, and straightforward meeting space for business or group stays.
Bottom line: The Mission Inn is a cultural, full-service downtown hotel and event venue; Embassy Suites Ontario Airport is a practical airport-focused all-suite option. Pick the Mission Inn for ambiance and on-site experiences; pick Embassy Suites for airport convenience and hands-off logistics.
| Category | The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa | Embassy Suites Ontario Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, architecture-forward hotel with museum-like features and formal dining. | Functional, modern all-suite airport hotel focused on convenience and meetings. |
| Location | Downtown Riverside, walkable to museums, Fox Performing Arts Center and convention center. | Near Ontario Intl. Airport and Ontario Mills Shopping Mall; suburban commercial area. |
| Size (rooms) | 238 rooms across 5 floors. | 175 individually decorated guestrooms (suites emphasized). |
| Pool / Hot tub | Heated outdoor pool and hot tub (year-round), open daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM. | Indoor pool and a hot tub; 24-hour fitness center on site. |
| Spa / Wellness | Kelly’s Spa — a full-service Tuscan-inspired spa with 12 treatment rooms, Roman baths, sauna/steam. | No on-site full-service spa listed; fitness center and wheelchair-accessible facilities available. |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple dining venues (Mission Inn Restaurant, Duane’s Steakhouse, Bella Trattoria, California Lounge, Presidential Lounge, plus tea and a cupcake shop). | One on-site restaurant (Chaffeys), daily complimentary reception and free buffet breakfast. |
| Meeting & event space | About 20,000 sq ft of historic event space with multiple ballrooms, chapels and unique rooms for weddings. | Approx. 5,300 sq ft of conference space with 8 meeting rooms; geared to business and groups. |
| Airport access | Drive of roughly 30–40 minutes to Ontario Intl. Airport; rideshare/taxi common. | Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle (upon request); closest commercial airport is Ontario Intl. Airport (~2 mi listed). |
| Complimentary breakfast | No — breakfast is available for a fee at on-site restaurants. | Yes — complimentary buffet breakfast and complimentary evening reception offered daily. |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome; minimum check-in age 18. | Not adults-only; family-friendly suites and mobility-accessible rooms and paths. |
The Mission Inn sits in the heart of Historic Downtown Riverside within easy walking distance of museums, theaters and the convention center.
Choose the Mission Inn for walkable cultural attractions and downtown convenience.
Embassy Suites Ontario Airport is located in a commercial area near Ontario International Airport and shopping destinations.
Choose Embassy Suites when proximity to ONT and shopping/arenas matters more than a pedestrian neighborhood.
The Mission Inn offers a mix of historically styled rooms and suites across a landmark property.
Expect characterful rooms and multiple upgrade options, with a hotel-first focus on atmosphere.
Embassy Suites emphasizes multi-room and studio suites for extra living space and functional layouts.
Choose Embassy Suites for larger, practical suite layouts and in-room conveniences like microwaves and sofa beds.
The Mission Inn has several distinct restaurants and lounges that cover a range of cuisines and form part of the hotel experience.
Choose the Mission Inn if you want on-site variety and higher-end evening dining.
Embassy Suites focuses on practical dining and social amenities rather than multiple specialty restaurants.
Choose Embassy Suites for included breakfast and an evening reception, or if you prefer quick airport-area dining options.
The Mission Inn operates a heated outdoor pool and hot tub as part of its guest and spa offerings.
The Mission Inn pool complements the historic property and the spa experience.
Embassy Suites provides an indoor pool and hot tub suitable for families and year-round exercise.
Choose Embassy Suites if you want an indoor pool available any time of year with easy family access.
The Mission Inn centers wellness on Kelly’s Spa and offers historic lounges for evening drinks.
Pick the Mission Inn for a dedicated, full-service spa and historic lounge atmosphere.
Embassy Suites focuses wellness on a 24-hour fitness center and accessible public spaces for guests.
Choose Embassy Suites for 24-hour fitness access and simple, accessible public spaces rather than a spa retreat.

The Mission Inn — a National Historic Landmark with museum tours, chapels and historic public spaces.

Embassy Suites Ontario Airport — complimentary airport shuttle, suites and quick access to ONT.

The Mission Inn — multiple restaurants and lounges covering steakhouse, Italian, Mexican and more.

Embassy Suites Ontario Airport — complimentary buffet breakfast and evening reception plus suite layouts.
Embassy Suites Ontario Airport — it’s designed for airport access and offers a complimentary roundtrip shuttle; The Mission Inn is in downtown Riverside and requires a drive to reach ONT.
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa has Kelly’s Spa with treatment rooms, Roman baths and signature packages; Embassy Suites does not list a full-service spa.
Embassy Suites includes a complimentary buffet breakfast and an evening reception; The Mission Inn offers breakfast for an additional fee at its on-site restaurants.
The Mission Inn — it has extensive, historic event spaces and chapels, plus a long history of hosting weddings and large receptions.
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