
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Best for travelers who want a landmark downtown stay, multiple on-site restaurants, guided hotel museum tours, and a full-service spa experience.
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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a historic, 4-star landmark hotel in downtown Riverside with on-site restaurants, a full-service spa, and museum tours—good for travelers who want history, dining variety, and a destination spa. Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown is a 3-star, branded downtown Riverside hotel that offers predictable modern rooms and meeting space—good for convention attendees and guests who prefer a big-brand, convenient stay.
Updated · about 0.1–0.2 mi (0.2–0.3 km) apart

Best for travelers who want a landmark downtown stay, multiple on-site restaurants, guided hotel museum tours, and a full-service spa experience.

Best for business travelers or convention attendees who want a modern, predictable Hyatt-brand stay with meeting rooms, an outdoor pool, and complimentary grab-and-go breakfast.
When The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa wins: choose the Mission Inn if you value historic architecture, museum tours on the property, an on-site full-service spa (Kelly’s Spa), and a variety of distinctive restaurants and lounges for dinner or Sunday brunch.
When Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown wins: choose Hyatt Place if you want a straightforward branded hotel close to the Riverside Convention Center and performing arts venues, functional meeting space, free wired/wireless internet, and a complimentary on-the-go breakfast.
Bottom line: both hotels put you in downtown Riverside within easy walking distance of the convention center and Fox Performing Arts Center. Pick The Mission Inn for character, dining, and spa amenities; pick Hyatt Place for branded consistency, simpler dining, and meeting-oriented facilities.
| Category | The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa | Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, ornate, museum-like hotel with landmark architecture and formal dining options | Contemporary, branded downtown hotel focused on convenience and meetings |
| Location | Downtown Riverside—steps from museums, Fox Performing Arts Center, and the Convention Center | |
| Size (rooms) | 238 rooms across 5 floors | 125 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Built / style | Originally built 1876; National Historic Landmark with Mission Revival/Spanish Gothic/Moorish details | Modern, branded hotel building (contemporary downtown design) |
| Pools | Heated outdoor pool and hot tub (open daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM) | Outdoor pool (pool hours indicated in property policies) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site restaurants and lounges (Mission Inn Restaurant, Duane's Steakhouse, Bella Trattoria, Las Campanas, California Lounge, Presidential Lounge, Casey’s Cupcakes) | Coffee shop/cafe and snack bar/deli on site; bar/lounge available |
| Spa & wellness | Kelly’s Spa — full-service, 12 treatment rooms, Roman baths, signature 'Fountain of Youth' rituals | Health or beauty spa nearby (Not published whether an on-site full-service spa exists) |
| Meeting & event space | About 20,000 sq ft of event space with historic ballrooms and chapels (multiple unique venues) | Conference space ~1,974 sq ft with 3 meeting rooms (meeting-focused layout) |
| Family policy | All ages welcome; up to 3 children 11 and under stay free using existing bedding | |
| Parking & EV | Valet and self-parking (fees); on-site EV charging station | Self parking (surcharge) and electric car charging station |
The Mission Inn sits on a full downtown block and is within a few minutes' walk of Riverside cultural sites.
Choose the Mission Inn if you want to stay inside Riverside’s historic district with immediate access to museums and cultural venues.
Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown places guests blocks from the convention and arts district with easy walking access to the same downtown attractions.
Choose Hyatt Place if you want a straightforward downtown stay very near the convention center and performing arts venues.
Rooms at The Mission Inn reflect its historic property and range from standard rooms to junior suites.
Expect varied room sizes and historic touches—good for guests seeking character and a range of room types.
Hyatt Place offers modern, functional rooms in typical Hyatt Place configurations (many rooms with sofa beds).
Hyatt Place is best for travelers who want predictable, modern rooms with sofa beds and accessible options.
The Mission Inn has several signature restaurants and lounges that cover fine dining to casual patio meals.
The Mission Inn is the stronger pick for food-focused stays and special-occasion dinners.
Hyatt Place focuses on convenience dining with a coffee shop/cafe, snack bar/deli, and a bar/lounge.
Hyatt Place is practical for quick breakfasts and casual meals near meetings or events.
The Mission Inn pairs a year-round heated outdoor pool and hot tub with a destination spa and historic setting.
Pick the Mission Inn if the pool plus an integrated, recognized spa experience matters to you.
Hyatt Place provides an outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness facilities alongside meeting space for business needs.
Hyatt Place is geared to convention and business travelers who need meeting facilities and a simple pool for downtime.
Wellness at The Mission Inn centers on Kelly’s Spa and steam/sauna facilities, while on-site lounges host evening drinks.
The Mission Inn combines a destination spa with historic lounge settings for relaxed evenings and wellness days.
Hyatt Place emphasizes basic wellness and easy access to downtown nightlife and cultural venues rather than an in-house luxury spa.
Choose Hyatt Place if you want practical fitness options and quick access to downtown shows rather than an on-site luxury spa.

The Mission Inn — National Historic Landmark with museum tours, historic chapels, and period architecture.

Hyatt Place — compact meeting facilities, conference-ready layout, and rooms designed for business travelers.

The Mission Inn — multiple distinct restaurants and lounges, including an award-winning outdoor dining option and a AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse.

Hyatt Place — consistent Hyatt Place room configuration, complimentary on-the-go breakfast, and modern in-room amenities.
Both are in downtown Riverside and are within a few minutes' walk of the Riverside Convention Center; Hyatt Place lists the convention center about 0.1 mi away, and The Mission Inn is also a short walk.
The Mission Inn has Kelly’s Spa, a full-service, Tuscan-inspired spa on site. Hyatt Place lists a health/beauty spa nearby but does not publish an on-site full-service spa.
Hyatt Place offers a complimentary on-the-go breakfast. The Mission Inn provides full breakfast service for a fee (breakfast is not included in room rates).
Yes. Both properties accept guests of all ages; The Mission Inn explicitly allows up to three children 11 and under to stay free using existing bedding.
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