
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Best for guests seeking history, on-site fine dining, a full-service spa (Kelly’s Spa) and wedding/event venues within walking distance of downtown attractions.
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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a 4-star National Historic Landmark in downtown Riverside for travelers who want a historic hotel with multiple restaurants, a full-service spa, and event venues. Holiday Inn Ontario Airport is a 3-star IHG property near Ontario International Airport for travelers who prioritize airport access, meeting space, and straightforward brand-value amenities.
Updated · about 14 miles (≈22 km) apart

Best for guests seeking history, on-site fine dining, a full-service spa (Kelly’s Spa) and wedding/event venues within walking distance of downtown attractions.

Best for travelers who need predictable IHG service, easy access to Ontario Intl. Airport (shuttle available), and meeting/banquet facilities close to the convention center.
When The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa wins: choose it if you want a destination property — a National Historic Landmark with museum tours, multiple distinctive restaurants and lounges, a full-service spa, and historic event spaces for weddings or conferences in downtown Riverside.
When Holiday Inn Ontario Airport wins: choose it if you need airport convenience, free roundtrip airport shuttle service (on request), flexible standard rooms and suites, and straightforward meeting space near the Ontario Convention Center and Ontario Mills.
Bottom line: Pick The Mission Inn for atmosphere, dining and spa experiences that make the hotel itself a reason to stay; pick Holiday Inn Ontario Airport for practical airport access, meetings, and reliable IHG-brand rooms if you’re traveling through the region.
| Category | The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa | Holiday Inn Ontario Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic National Historic Landmark; ornate architecture and museum tours | Contemporary airport/meeting hotel with recognizable IHG standards |
| Location | Downtown Riverside — walkable to museums, Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside Convention Center | Near Ontario Convention Center and Ontario Intl. Airport; suburban location |
| Size (rooms) | 238 rooms across 5 floors | 180 individually furnished guestrooms |
| Audience / ages | All ages welcome; family-friendly (kids policies available) | All ages welcome; not adults-only |
| Pools & hot tubs | Heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi (open daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM) | Wheelchair-accessible pool and 1 hot tub listed |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site restaurants and lounges (Mission Inn Restaurant, Duane's/Steakhouse, Las Campanas, Bella Trattoria, plus lounges and tea/cupcake options) | One on-site restaurant (Landings Restaurant) plus snack bar/deli and bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | Kelly’s Spa — full-service Tuscan-inspired spa with 12 treatment rooms, Roman baths and signature treatments | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive historic venues — ~20,000 sq ft, multiple ballrooms, two chapels and varied courtyards | Conference space ~4,844 sq ft with 3 meeting rooms and ballroom |
| Airport access | About a 30–40 minute drive from Ontario Intl. Airport (no on-site airport shuttle published) | Roundtrip airport shuttle complimentary (available on request); preferred airport: ONT |
| Free WiFi | Free WiFi in public areas and lobby; in-room WiFi policies vary by listing | |
The Mission Inn sits on one city block in Historic Downtown Riverside within easy walking distance of museums, theaters and the convention center.
Pick The Mission Inn if you want to be in the middle of Riverside’s historic and cultural district.
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport is a suburban IHG hotel positioned for airport and convention travelers near ONT and the Ontario Convention Center.
Pick Holiday Inn Ontario Airport for short drives to the airport and convention venues.
The Mission Inn’s rooms are spread across a historic landmark property with a mix of uniquely named rooms and junior suites.
Expect varied room layouts and historic character; check room type carefully for bed configuration.
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport offers standard rooms and several suite options under typical IHG room classifications.
Expect predictable, functional rooms with several suite and accessible options suited to airport travelers.
The Mission Inn emphasizes varied on-site dining from formal steakhouse to Italian and Mexican patios and lounges.
Choose The Mission Inn for a range of dining atmospheres without leaving the property.
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport has one full-service restaurant and bar plus a snack bar/deli for grab-and-go items.
Choose Holiday Inn Ontario Airport for convenient, travel-friendly dining and grab-and-go options.
The Mission Inn has a year-round heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and a full-service spa that form the property’s wellness heart.
If a full spa and a heated outdoor pool are top priorities, The Mission Inn is the stronger pick.
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport lists a wheelchair-accessible pool and one hot tub as part of its guest facilities.
Choose Holiday Inn for basic pool and fitness amenities tied to a practical airport hotel experience.
The Mission Inn pairs a full-service spa with multiple lounges and nearby downtown nightlife and cultural venues.
The Mission Inn is the better choice if you want hotel-based spa services and a historic evening atmosphere.
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport provides an on-site bar/lounge and is convenient for late flights and quick evening meals.
Holiday Inn suits travelers needing simple on-site evening options and fast access to flights or conventions.

The Mission Inn — choose this if you want a landmark hotel with museum tours, ornate public rooms and unique, historic dining venues.

Holiday Inn Ontario Airport — choose this if proximity to ONT and a complimentary airport shuttle are priorities.

The Mission Inn — Kelly’s Spa, Roman baths and curated spa packages make it the stronger wellness choice.

Holiday Inn Ontario Airport — smaller dedicated conference footprint and direct proximity to the Ontario Convention Center make it a practical meetings hotel.
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport is much closer to ONT and offers a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle on request. The Mission Inn is roughly a 30–40 minute drive from ONT.
The Mission Inn has extensive historic ballrooms, chapels and outdoor courtyards and is set up for weddings of many sizes; Holiday Inn Ontario Airport has meeting and banquet space but a smaller overall event footprint.
The Mission Inn has Kelly’s Spa, a full-service spa with 12 treatment rooms and signature rituals. Holiday Inn Ontario Airport does not publish a full-service spa on its supplier listing.
Yes. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; The Mission Inn specifically markets family-friendly policies such as children staying free under certain ages.
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