
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Best for history, on-site dining variety, and a full-service spa.
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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 event spaces — good for travelers who want heritage, dining, and a spa stay. Four Points by Sheraton Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga is a practical Marriott-brand hotel near Victoria Gardens and Ontario Mills — aimed at business and Inland Empire visitors who want convenient shopping and airport access.
Updated · about 20 miles apart

Best for history, on-site dining variety, and a full-service spa.

Best for convenient Inland Empire base near Victoria Gardens, Ontario Mills and ONT airport access.
When The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa wins: choose the Mission Inn if you prioritize historic character, multiple upscale restaurants, guided tours/museum features, a recognized full-service spa (Kelly’s Spa), and large, distinctive event venues.
When Four Points by Sheraton Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga wins: pick Four Points when you want a straightforward Marriott-family stay close to shopping, events at Toyota Arena, and Ontario International Airport, with meeting rooms and a typical midscale business-hotel feature set.
Bottom line: The Mission Inn is a destination property for guests who want heritage, dining, spa and event options in walkable downtown Riverside; Four Points is a convenient, practical choice for visitors who need easy access to Rancho Cucamonga/Ontario attractions and airport transport.
| Category | The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa | Four Points by Sheraton Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, ornate landmark property with multiple themed dining rooms and museum elements | Contemporary Marriott-brand business/leisure hotel focused on convenience |
| Location | Downtown Riverside, steps from museums and the Fox Performing Arts Center | Central Rancho Cucamonga, within a short drive of Victoria Gardens and Ontario Mills |
| Size (rooms) | 238 rooms across 5 floors | 118 rooms |
| Ages / policy | All-ages resort; children welcome (up to 3 children 11 and under stay free with existing bedding) | All-ages property; children 17 and younger stay free when using existing bedding |
| Pools & hot tubs | Heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi (open daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM) | Outdoor pool and hot tub (pool access 8:00 AM–10:00 PM) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site restaurants and lounges (Mission Inn Restaurant, Duane’s/Steakhouse, Bella Trattoria, Las Campanas, Presidential and California lounges, plus Casey’s Cupcakes and afternoon tea) | One main restaurant/bar (The Grand) and limited room service hours |
| Spa & wellness | Kelly’s Spa — full-service, Tuscan-inspired spa with 12 treatment rooms, Roman baths, sauna/steam and signature packages | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Extensive event capacity (~20,000 sq ft, multiple ballrooms and historic chapels for weddings and conferences) | About 1,302 sq ft of conference space with 2 meeting rooms |
| Airport & transport | Nearest major airport commonly cited: ONT (drive time ~30–40 minutes); Riverside-Downtown Metrolink station within ~0.5 mi | Preferred airport ONT about 7 miles away; complimentary area shuttle within 5 miles |
| Notable extras | On-site living museum, guided daily tours, historic chapels and large wedding capacities | Complimentary wired internet, 24-hour business center, free area shuttle and gift shop |
The Mission Inn sits on a city block in Historic Downtown Riverside within easy walking distance of museums and the Fox Performing Arts Center.
Choose the Mission Inn for a walkable cultural stay in downtown Riverside.
Four Points is located in central Rancho Cucamonga, close to Victoria Gardens and Ontario Mills.
Pick Four Points if you want easy access to shopping, events, and ONT airport.
Rooms at The Mission Inn reflect the historic building and include suites and themed room names.
Mission Inn rooms emphasize historic character and variety, including suites for more space.
Four Points offers a typical midscale Marriott room mix with accessibility-focused options.
Four Points focuses on practical, accessible rooms for business and leisure travelers.
The Mission Inn has several on-site dining venues covering steak, Italian, Mexican and lounges.
If varied on-site dining and formal meals matter, The Mission Inn is the stronger pick.
Four Points provides one main restaurant/bar and limited room service hours.
Four Points is sufficient for straightforward meals and grab-and-go needs, with nearby shopping and restaurants a short drive away.
The Mission Inn offers a year-round heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and a notable on-site spa experience.
Mission Inn’s spa and heated pool are core amenities for relaxation and wellness on-site.
Four Points provides a standard outdoor pool and hot tub paired with business-oriented facilities.
Four Points fits travelers who need a simple pool plus business-friendly services.
Wellness and evening options at The Mission Inn center on Kelly’s Spa and historic lounges.
The Mission Inn combines spa-focused wellness with evening lounges and cultural programming.
Four Points emphasizes straightforward fitness and nearby nightlife/shopping rather than an on-site spa.
Choose Four Points if you want convenient access to local shopping and venues rather than an on-site spa.

The Mission Inn — National Historic Landmark with on-site living museum, chapels and guided tours.

Four Points — short drive to Victoria Gardens, Ontario Mills and Ontario International Airport.

The Mission Inn — multiple distinct restaurants and lounges including an award-recognized steakhouse.

Four Points — wired internet, 24-hour business center, meeting rooms and express check-in for business travelers.
The Mission Inn has Kelly’s Spa, a full-service Tuscan-inspired spa. Four Points does not publish a full-service spa on its listing.
The Mission Inn — it has about 20,000 sq ft of event space, multiple ballrooms and historic chapels. Four Points has smaller conference space (about 1,302 sq ft).
Four Points is closer to ONT (the hotel lists ONT as the preferred nearby airport). The Mission Inn is in downtown Riverside and is generally a longer drive to ONT.
At both hotels breakfast is typically available for a surcharge; neither property guarantees complimentary breakfast as part of standard room rates.
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