
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Best for travelers who want historic character, multiple formal restaurants, an on-site full-service spa and event/wedding venues.
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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a National Historic Landmark hotel in downtown Riverside with historic architecture, multiple restaurants, a full-service spa and event spaces; read this if you want a short-stay, history-and-dining-focused stay. Homewood Suites By Hilton San Bernardino is a 3-star, Hilton-family extended-stay hotel with kitchen-equipped suites and complimentary weekday breakfast; read this if you need longer-stay comforts or a suite-style room in San Bernardino.
Updated · about 15 miles apart

Best for travelers who want historic character, multiple formal restaurants, an on-site full-service spa and event/wedding venues.

Best for guests needing suite layouts, kitchen facilities, and predictable Hilton-family services for longer regional stays.
When The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa wins: choose The Mission Inn if you want a property that is itself a destination — historic architecture and museum-like public spaces, several distinct on-site restaurants and lounges, a full-service spa (Kelly’s Spa) and larger wedding/meeting venues.
When Homewood Suites wins: choose Homewood Suites By Hilton San Bernardino if you need a kitchen-equipped studio or one-bedroom-style suite, free weekday buffet breakfast, basic meeting space and a practical, consistent extended-stay experience close to medical campuses and regional highways.
Bottom line: pick The Mission Inn for short stays centered on history, dining and on-site spa services; pick Homewood Suites for longer stays or when an in-room kitchen and predictable Hilton extended-stay amenities matter more than onsite luxury and historic character.
| Category | The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa | Homewood Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, museum-like luxury with multiple formal restaurants and lounges | Contemporary, practical extended-stay hotel focused on suites and functionality |
| Location | Downtown Riverside; walkable to museums, Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Convention Center | Valley View area of San Bernardino; near Loma Linda University and regional retail/medical sites |
| Size (rooms) | 238 rooms across 5 floors | 108 rooms |
| Pools & hot tubs | Heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi; year-round, open daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM | Outdoor pool and hot tub; pool access 7:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Spa & wellness | Full-service Kelly’s Spa (12 treatment rooms, Roman baths, signature 'Fountain of Youth') | No full-service spa published for this property |
| Dining & bars | Multiple on-site restaurants & lounges (Mission Inn Restaurant, Duane's/Steakhouse, Bella Trattoria, Las Campanas, California Lounge, Presidential Lounge, Casey’s Cupcakes, Afternoon Tea) | No signature on-site restaurants listed; grocery/convenience store and complimentary buffet breakfast |
| Business & events | About 20,000 sq ft event space, several ballrooms and historic chapels for weddings and large conferences | Meeting space ~702 sq ft (65 m²) and one meeting room; suitable for small meetings |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome; minimum check-in age 18; service animals only (no pets) | Family-friendly; not adults-only; accessible rooms and accessible pool features; pet policy allows service animals and charges for pets (supplier listing shows pet fee) |
| Parking & arrival | Valet and self-parking available for a surcharge; on-site EV charging station | Self parking (surcharge), uncovered and secured parking options listed |
| Known for | Historic architecture, museum tours, Kelly’s Spa and award-winning dining (including a AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse) | Extended-stay suites with kitchens, complimentary weekday buffet breakfast and convenient regional location |
The Mission Inn sits on Mission Inn Avenue in historic downtown Riverside within easy walking distance of local museums and performance venues.
Choose The Mission Inn for a stay that’s integrated into Riverside’s cultural and civic core.
Homewood Suites is located on East Hospitality Lane in the Valley View area of San Bernardino, close to Loma Linda University and medical centers.
Pick Homewood Suites if proximity to medical campuses or regional highway access is a priority.
The Mission Inn offers 238 guest rooms across a variety of historic room types and a small set of suites.
The Mission Inn’s rooms suit travelers seeking historic character and hotel services rather than in-room kitchens.
Homewood Suites provides studio and one-bedroom suite layouts, all with kitchen facilities and sofa beds.
Homewood Suites is better for longer stays, cooking in-room and extra space.
Dining at The Mission Inn is a major part of the experience, with multiple distinct restaurants and lounges.
Choose The Mission Inn when varied on-site dining and a formal steakhouse or brunch are priorities.
Homewood Suites focuses on extended-stay convenience rather than hotel fine dining.
Homewood Suites is practical for guests who plan to cook in-room or use simple on-site dining options.
The Mission Inn’s heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and historic public spaces are central amenities for guests and spa visitors.
The Mission Inn pairs its pool with spa facilities and a historic setting — more of a destination amenity than a fitness-only pool.
Homewood Suites provides practical recreational amenities for longer stays.
Homewood Suites’ pool and fitness offerings support everyday comfort and longer-stay routines.
Wellness at The Mission Inn centers on Kelly’s Spa plus spa-adjacent facilities and guided tours.
The Mission Inn is the stronger pick if you plan to book spa treatments and enjoy hotel bars in a historic setting.
Homewood Suites focuses on basic wellness for guests on longer stays.
Pick Homewood Suites when you want reliable fitness facilities and local dining rather than hotel spa services.

The Mission Inn — historic landmark setting, multiple restaurants, full-service spa and museum-like public spaces.

Homewood Suites — studio and one-bedroom suites with kitchens, sofa beds and complimentary weekday breakfast.

The Mission Inn — large ballrooms, historic chapels and roughly 20,000 sq ft of event space for weddings and conferences.

Homewood Suites — proximity to Loma Linda University/Medical Center and Hilton-family standards for extended-stay guests.
Homewood Suites — every suite lists a kitchen or kitchenette (full-sized refrigerators, stovetops and microwaves) and complimentary weekday breakfast.
The Mission Inn — Kelly’s Spa offers full-service treatments and the hotel has several distinct restaurants and lounges, including a AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; The Mission Inn markets itself as family-friendly and Homewood Suites is not adults-only.
The Mission Inn — it offers multiple chapels, courtyards and roughly 20,000 sq ft of event space with ballrooms and historic ceremony venues.
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