Mission Inn

Mission Inn brings history to life in Riverside, California. From its humble beginnings in 1876 as a 12-room boarding house, the remarkable inn now occupies an entire city block. Guests describe it as modern-day castle complete with turrets, towers, and catacombs. Zagat calls the National Historic Landmark inn “fantastico.” Not-to-be-missed: daily docent tours of the inn and its priceless 6,000-piece art collection.

Not many historic hotels have preserved their heritage so well while being meticulously restored and updated. Domed ceilings, antiques, artwork, and stained-glass windows intermingle seamlessly with modern technology and amenities. Kelly’s Spa pampers, and an array of eclectic restaurants please all palates. On-site business meeting venues extend hospitality to 10 to 300 guests. And, meeting guests stay entertained with leisure activities like hot-air ballooning, NASCAR racing, golf, and winery visits. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted May 6, 2008 by Elite Concierge
View RSS Feed RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Immediate Release) " The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California, just announced that, due to its widespread popularity and success, the Inns owners, Duane and Kelly Roberts, are investing another $15 million into freshening up all aspects of the resort hotel. Centered on keeping the Inns eccentric chic design, the project incorporates brightly colored tapestries, carpets and wall coverings that revolve around a floral motif.

We are delighted to announce the renovation occurring at the Mission Inn further cements the popular Inn into the 21st Century, said Duane R. Roberts, owner of the Mission Inn. The enhancements weve made will continue to create a special and unique experience " leveraging the best in modern day technology paired with the eclectic design elements the Inn is known for.

The Inn is currently halfway finished with its plans for renovation. To date, 114 guestrooms located on the third and fourth floors have been completed designed to keep with the current look of the Inn by integrating fresh and lively colors with updated stylish furnishings. An additional 13 junior suites will be completed by September. Floral motifs on a backdrop of bright oranges, yellows and greens create a welcoming and warm environment for guests. Modern amenities including flat panel TVs and Internet access have been integrated into the furnishings for convenience. Bathrooms have been updated with fresh colors and hand-painted decorative floor tiles while imported handcrafted mirrors adorn the vanity.

Additionally, the Inn has expanded its popular spa, Kellys Spa, with two additional massage rooms, two rooms for therapeutic baths and a spacious womens only relaxation room that includes a cozy fireplace and plush chairs to relax in.

The scope of the renovation also includes freshening up all the meeting and conference rooms including the Music Room, Spanish Art Gallery, Galleria, Santa Barbara Room and the Monterey Room. All conference rooms feature axminister carpets imported from England, brand-new paint and window coverings, as well as new ceiling drapery in the Spanish Art Gallery and upholstered wall panels in the Music Room.

The AAA four-diamond Duanes Prime Steaks and Seafood has also been given a face-lift, adding handmade stained glass windows, new banquettes, tapestries, carpeting, and wall coverings, brightening up the steakhouse. In addition, the Mission Inn Restaurant has added an exhibition kitchen to the recently enhanced interior, while the newly opened Southern-style Italian Bistro, Bella Trattoria, uses design elements reminiscent of an Italian caf with rustic stone, tile and faux painting to capture the essence of Italy.


About the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Originally opened in 1903, the Mission Inn incorporates design elements from throughout the southwestern United States, Mexico and several Mediterranean countries. The hotel features 239 guest rooms, including 28 suites, and four restaurants: Duanes Prime Steaks and Seafood, the Inland Empires only AAA Four-Diamond restaurant, Las Campanas Restaurant and Cantina, featuring gourmet Mexican cuisine in an outdoor garden setting, The Mission Inn Restaurant and Spanish Patio offering signature Comfort Foods from its new state-of-the-art display kitchen, and the Inns newest restaurant, Bella Trattoria, a Southern Italian-style bistro. In addition, the hotel offers Kellys Spa, a luxurious, European-style spa, a sparkling swimming pool and Jacuzzi surrounded by lush gardens, a historic museum, and access to championship golf, shopping and other recreational activities nearby. The hotel, which is situated on an entire city block of the quaint Mission Inn District of Riverside, California, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a State of California Historic Landmark. For more information or reservations please call 1-800-843-7755 or go to www.missioninn.com.


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