
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Best for history, on-site dining, weddings and a full-service spa experience in downtown Riverside.
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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 historic event spaces; read this if you want a landmark stay, on-site dining and spa services. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moreno Valley - Riverside is a straightforward IHG select-service hotel in Moreno Valley offering practical rooms, a complimentary breakfast buffet and basic meeting facilities; read this if you want a no-frills, value-focused stay near Riverside-area workplaces and attractions.
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Best for history, on-site dining, weddings and a full-service spa experience in downtown Riverside.

Best for straightforward stays, free breakfast and practical business or transit stops in Moreno Valley.
When The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa wins: choose the Mission Inn if you value historic architecture, multiple on-site restaurants and lounges, a recognized full-service spa (Kelly's Spa), and event or wedding venues — it’s a destination property for culture, dining and meetings in downtown Riverside.
When Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moreno Valley - Riverside wins: pick the Holiday Inn Express if you want a predictable, value-minded IHG stay with a complimentary breakfast buffet, basic meeting space for small groups and 24-hour fitness/pool facilities close to Moreno Valley workplaces and local attractions.
Bottom line: The Mission Inn is a full-service, landmark downtown hotel for guests who plan to use dining, spa or meeting services on-site; Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moreno Valley - Riverside is a practical choice for travelers prioritizing convenience, a free breakfast and straightforward rooms outside central Riverside.
| Category | The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moreno Valley-Riversi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, full-service landmark property with multiple dining and event venues | Modern, select-service IHG hotel focused on comfort and convenience |
| Star rating | 4-star | |
| Location | Downtown Riverside, steps from museums and the Fox Performing Arts Center | 12960 Day Street, Moreno Valley; near Lake Perris, Moreno Valley Mall and March Field Air Museum |
| Size (rooms) | 238 rooms across 5 floors | Not published |
| Pool(s) | Heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi (open daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM) | Indoor freshwater pool and outdoor freshwater pool listed |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues (Mission Inn Restaurant, Duane's Steakhouse, Las Campanas, Bella Trattoria, California Lounge, Presidential Lounge, plus cupcakes/tea offerings) | No signature on-site restaurants listed; complimentary breakfast buffet served in a breakfast room |
| Spa & wellness | Kelly's Spa — full-service spa with 12 treatment rooms, Roman baths, steam/sauna and signature treatments | Not published |
| Known for | Historic architecture, museum/tours, wedding and event spaces | Simple, reliable stays with free breakfast and basic business amenities |
| Business & meetings | About 20,000 sq ft of event space with multiple ballrooms and historic chapels | Versatile meeting room for up to 12 people |
| Family policy | Family-friendly; up to 3 children 11 and under stay free with existing bedding | All-ages property (adultsOnly: false) |
The Mission Inn sits in the heart of Historic Downtown Riverside within easy walking distance of local museums and theaters.
Best if you want to stay inside downtown Riverside with pedestrian access to cultural attractions.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moreno Valley - Riverside is located on Day Street in Moreno Valley, positioned for local employers and regional sites.
Best if your priorities are proximity to Moreno Valley workplaces or regional highways rather than downtown Riverside sightseeing.
The Mission Inn offers a range of rooms and suites across a historic property; many rooms have period details and the hotel operates as a living museum.
Pick the Mission Inn for historic character, larger room variety and on-site services.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moreno Valley - Riverside provides standard IHG room types focused on comfort and functionality.
Choose the Holiday Inn Express for predictable, practical room choices and accessible room types.
The Mission Inn provides several distinct on-site restaurants and lounges for varied dining without leaving the property.
The Mission Inn is the clear choice if on-site dining variety and a formal steakhouse matter.
Holiday Inn Express focuses on a complimentary breakfast buffet and convenience dining rather than multiple signature restaurants.
Holiday Inn Express is good if you want a free breakfast and aren’t planning to dine extensively on-site.
The Mission Inn operates a heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi with set open hours and pool access included in resort/spa offerings.
Mission Inn suits guests who want a spa-linked pool experience in a landmark setting.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moreno Valley - Riverside lists both indoor and outdoor freshwater pools and a 24-hour fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express works for travelers who want basic pool and gym facilities without spa services.
The Mission Inn combines Kelly's Spa treatments with on-site museum tours and lounges for evening drinks.
Choose the Mission Inn for a full wellness program plus evening dining and cultural activities on property.
Holiday Inn Express prioritizes fitness and practical services rather than a spa or nightlife venues.
Holiday Inn Express is ideal if you need fitness facilities and a simple evening in after travel.

Mission Inn — choose it for historic architecture, museum tours and extensive wedding and meeting venues.

Holiday Inn Express Moreno Valley — choose it for a predictable IHG experience, free breakfast and small meeting room.

Mission Inn — multiple restaurants and lounges including a AAA-recognized steakhouse and Sunday brunch.

Holiday Inn Express Moreno Valley — straightforward rooms, complimentary breakfast and pool/gym facilities.
The Mission Inn — it operates Kelly's Spa, a full-service spa with Roman baths and signature treatments; the Holiday Inn Express listing does not publish a full-service spa.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Moreno Valley - Riverside includes a complimentary breakfast buffet; The Mission Inn offers breakfast for a fee.
No. Both properties are all-ages (Holiday Inn Express listing shows adultsOnly: false) and neither source indicates a beachfront location.
The Mission Inn — it has roughly 20,000 sq ft of event space, multiple ballrooms and historic chapels. Holiday Inn Express offers a small meeting room for up to about 12 people.
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