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Reviewed 1 July 2015

Whenever I am anywhere near Riverside and I need a hotel, I chose THE MISSION INN. I grew up in Santa Barbara and it just feels like home to me. The rooms are very comfortable, the view of the pool is enchanting with all the palm trees , flowers and the scent of the spa permeates the pool area. Yes, it is a very old historic hotel, so don't expect new, modern... this isn't it. Come in the summer, come for the Christmas celebration with the million lights. You will learn to love it as I do.

Room tip: Choose rooms on north side facing pool. Gorgeous view day and night ! Tranquility
Date of stay: July 2015
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Mission I, Manager at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2015

Dear Tiffany Sterling,

Thank you for your review on The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. We are delighted to hear you choose our hotel whenever your travels bring you to Riverside. From our "enchanting" grounds to our unique history, we aim to make each guest feel welcomed and comfortable. You're always welcome back to our hotel that "feels like home" for you, and we look forward to seeig you again Tiffany.

Sincerely,
Oliver Unaka
Manager

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Reviewed 1 July 2015 via mobile

Very nice older hotel/resort . Clean hotel and nice amenities . The restaurants are a little pricey. Could use a few more chaise lounge chair at the pool area. Very nice and helpful staff.

Take advantage of the eucalyptus steam room at Kelly's spa. It's included in the hotel stay.

Date of stay: July 2015
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Mission I, Manager at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2015

Dear Nathan B.,

Thank you for taking the time to review The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. We are glad to hear you enjoyed some of the hotel's amenities and services, including the eucalyptus steam room at award-winning Kelly's Spa. We value your feedback, and we hope you will visit us again soon!!

Sincerely,
Oliver Unaka
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Reviewed 1 July 2015 via mobile

I travel to California a lot because my boyfriend is stationed in San Diego. We have stayed at the Mission Inn a few times and it is definitely our favorite. The rooms are clean and very comfortable. The staff is kind and very helpful. The whole hotel is beautiful. We love just walking around looking at everything and definitely recommend doing that if you stay here. Their restaurants are incredible. We love treating ourselves there since we do not get to see each other often. The spa is the best I have ever experienced. They literally have everything. We are actually going this weekend and are both so excited!!

Date of stay: May 2015
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Mission I, Manager at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2015

Dear Kristenjene,

Thank you for your review of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. We are so pleased that you were able to enjoy the property as well as the services that it has to offer from our dining options to our award-winning spa. We are glad you are able to spend such special occasions at our hotel, and we look forward to your visits in the future.

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Oliver Unaka
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Reviewed 29 June 2015

Admittedly, "old" is kind of the point here. It's a mission. Missions are old. Right. Still, while it's a very nice place in many respects, some of the ways in which it feels are of the outdated, not maintained variety, rather than merely the period piece, true to its times variety. But the nitpicking stops there.

We loved it. It's gorgeous. It's very romantic in almost every sense. The grounds are well maintained and pretty, the rooms are old/cozy/nice in that way that you usually only feel when you're traveling internationally, and the service is wonderful. It's a great little getaway spot for a couple.

And the buffet. Wow. The food here was top shelf. Truly one of the all-around best brunch buffets I've ever experienced. Don't miss it!

Date of stay: December 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Mission I, Manager at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2015

Dear eugenecat,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. It was great to read that the the grounds were appreciated and that our staff hit all key points in service for you. Our four restaurants strive to create delicious and memorable meals for our guests, and I am pleased to hear you considered yours to be "top shelf." We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Whenever you are in the area, please do visit us.

Sincerely,
Oliver Unaka
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Reviewed 28 June 2015 via mobile

The older construction, with carpeted wooden floors, makes the place terrible a for noise control. Anyone walking above your room or in the hallways WILL wake you up, unless you're the soundest of sleepers. The old room doors allow lots of light from the hallways into your room.
The noise level from the courtyard in the back and and Las Campanas
In the front will keep you up til eleven or twelve depending on events.
The rooms have a strong musty smell that you get used to after a couple of hours.
The service was great and the staff was really helpful.
I wouldn't stay here again. The environment is too disruptive to relax and rest.

Date of stay: June 2015
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Mission I, Manager at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 1 September 2015

Dear Timothy F.,
We appreciate you taking the time to review The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. While we are delighted to hear you found our staff friendly and helpful, we apologize for the noise and disturbances you faced during your stay. Your concerns have been addressed with the appropriate team members, and we hope you will give us another chance in the future. We look forward to seeing you.
Best regards,
Victor Noone
Director of Development

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