
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Best for history, on-site dining variety, and a spa-centered city stay.
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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a National Historic Landmark in downtown Riverside with a full-service spa, several restaurants, and a heated outdoor pool—best for travelers who want history, dining, and a walkable cultural district. Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel is a full-service, Marriott-family airport hotel in Ontario geared toward business travelers and visitors needing convenient access to Ontario International Airport and meeting space.
Updated · about 14 miles apart

Best for history, on-site dining variety, and a spa-centered city stay.

Best for airport access, predictable Marriott-style service, and meeting or event needs near the Ontario Convention Center.
When The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa wins: choose the Mission Inn if you want a stay that’s part-hotel, part-museum — historic architecture, multiple distinctive restaurants, celebrated steakhouse, and Kelly’s Spa make it a destination in its own right.
When Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel wins: pick the Sheraton for easy access to Ontario International Airport, straightforward full-service amenities (outdoor pool, fitness center, business center), and a location convenient to the Ontario Convention Center and Ontario Mills shopping.
Bottom line: The Mission Inn is a good match for leisure travelers, couples, and event guests who value atmosphere, dining, and a large on-site spa; the Sheraton is a practical choice for business travelers and guests prioritizing airport convenience and predictable Marriott-brand services.
| Category | The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa | Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, landmark property with ornate public spaces and museum features. | Modern, functional Marriott-family airport hotel focused on convenience. |
| Location | Downtown Riverside — walkable to museums, Fox Performing Arts Center, and Riverside Convention Center. | Near Ontario Convention Center and Ontario Intl. Airport; convenient for mall and arena visits. |
| Size (rooms) | 238 rooms across 5 floors. | 164 guestrooms. |
| Pool & hot tub | Heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi (open daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM). | Outdoor pool and hot tub (pool access 6:00 AM–10:00 PM noted). |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple restaurants and lounges (Mission Inn Restaurant, Duane's/Steakhouse, Bella Trattoria, Las Campanas, Presidential Lounge, California Lounge, Casey's Cupcakes, Afternoon Tea). | One on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge; room service available during limited hours. |
| Spa | Kelly’s Spa — full-service Tuscan-inspired spa with 12 treatment rooms, Roman baths, sauna/steam, signature treatments and packages. | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Extensive historic event spaces and chapels — ~20,000 sq ft, ballrooms and two chapels for weddings and large events. | Meeting rooms, ballroom/banquet hall and business center; positioned for conventions and corporate events near the convention center. |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome (up to 3 children 11 and under may stay free in a parent's room). | All-ages property; accessible rooms and facilities plus an accessible airport shuttle. |
| Parking & transport | Valet and self-parking (surcharges), EV charging station; airport transfers typically via rideshare or taxi. | Free self parking on-site; airport shuttle available for a surcharge (on request). |
| Brand & rating | Independent historic hotel — 4-star (Mission Inn marketing) with landmark status. | Sheraton (Marriott family) — 3.5 stars, guest rating 8.4. |
The Mission Inn sits in the heart of Historic Downtown Riverside, an easy walk to museums, theaters, and city dining.
Choose the Mission Inn when you want to be in the middle of Riverside’s cultural district and within walking distance of attractions.
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel sits near Ontario Convention Center and is convenient for Ontario Intl. Airport access.
Pick the Sheraton for minimal travel time to the airport, convention venues, and regional shopping/arena destinations.
Mission Inn’s 238 rooms include a mix of named rooms and suites across a historic property; rooms reflect the hotel’s architectural character.
If you value characterful, historically themed rooms and a larger property, Mission Inn delivers that experience.
Sheraton Ontario Hotel offers standard full-service hotel rooms and a few club/ suite options geared to business and transit guests.
Sheraton’s rooms are straightforward and accessible, with a small number of club-level and suite choices for upgrades.
The Mission Inn’s dining is a core part of the experience, with multiple distinct venues from steakhouse to Italian and a formal restaurant.
Mission Inn is the clear choice for travelers who want several on-site dining atmospheres and a destination restaurant scene.
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel provides a single on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge, suited to travelers seeking convenient meals.
Choose Sheraton for practical, convenient dining close to the airport and convention center rather than a wide restaurant selection.
The Mission Inn features a year-round heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi that are part of the hotel’s spa and leisure amenities.
Mission Inn’s heated pool is integrated with its spa program — ideal if you plan to spend time at the spa and pool during your stay.
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub alongside a 24-hour fitness center for active or transiting guests.
Sheraton’s pool and fitness options are convenient for short stays and business trips, not part of a wider spa destination experience.
Mission Inn emphasizes a full wellness program (Kelly’s Spa) plus intimate lounges for evening drinks.
If spa treatments and relaxed evening lounges matter, Mission Inn provides a broader wellness and nightlife feel.
Sheraton focuses on 24-hour fitness and business amenities; nightlife options are limited to the on-site bar/lounge and nearby venues.
Sheraton is best for travelers who need fitness and business services at all hours, with local nightlife options a short drive away.

The Mission Inn — National Historic Landmark, museum tours, ornate public spaces and architecture.

Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel — close to ONT, airport shuttle (on request), and convention-center access.

The Mission Inn — multiple restaurants and lounges, from a AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse to Italian and Mexican venues.

Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel — meeting rooms, banquet hall, business center and express check-in/out for business travelers.
The Mission Inn — it has Kelly’s Spa, couples packages and intimate lounges and restaurants suited to a romantic stay.
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel is much closer to Ontario Intl. Airport and even lists ONT as its preferred airport.
No — both properties are all-ages. The Mission Inn is explicitly family-friendly; Sheraton’s listing does not indicate an adults-only policy.
The Mission Inn has multiple restaurants and lounges; Sheraton has a single on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge.
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