The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa: A Historic Landmark In Downtown Riverside
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is the most iconic landmarks in downtown Riverside, with a history spanning back to 1876. The Mission Inn began as a small 12-room adobe boarding house and today boasts 239 rooms and suites, a full service spa, a museum, four restaurants, two bars and a shopping boutique. The architectural design is majestic and awe inspiring, visitors will find heritage art and artifacts throughout the Inn offering a glimpse into the history and lives and culture of the late 1800s.
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa offers a wide range of accommodations including cozy rooms for one, full size suites and presidential suites for the highest level of luxury. The rooms and suites offer elegant furnishings and beautiful views of the lush gardens. The Hotel has a full-size fitness center and a pool and hot tub for guests to enjoy.
The most relaxing environment at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is at Kelly’s Spa—a Tuscan inspired rejuvenating experience. Spa amenities include a nail salon, therapeutic bath suites and a eucalyptus steam room. Some of the spa services include body wraps, massages and facials. Kelly’s Spa is open daily from 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and advanced reservations are required for treatments.
The four restaurants at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa offer distinctively different cuisines and atmosphere. Enjoy a four-diamond formal dining experience; try Duane’s Prime Steaks & Seafood Restaurant—offering a wide variety of gourmet steak and seafood dishes. Duane’s is open Monday-Saturday, 5:30-10 p.m. and from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Sunday brunch, reservations are recommended.
Other dining options include the Mission Inn Restaurant, Bella Trattoria Italian Bistro and Las Campanas Mexican Cuisine & Cantina—cuisine inspired from Mexico served with signature margaritas in an outdoor garden setting. There are two bars at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the Presidential Lounge and 54 Degrees—fine wines and cocktails perfectly pared with sushi and tapas are served in this edgy yet elegant atmosphere.
Historical tours of the Mission Inn are offered daily by the Mission Inn Foundation and Museum. Tour tickets are priced at $12 per person and children under the age of 12 are free. Each tour lasts about 75 minutes. To make reservations for a tour, call (951) 788-9556.
HelloRiverside Tip: Visit the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa website to make room, restaurant or spa reservations and to learn more about the history of the Mission Inn and the downtown Riverside area.
Posted on Feb 14, 2011 by Jennifer Pruett
