Raincross Hotel

2-star hotel Excellent 4045 University Ave, Riverside, CA, 92501
Raincross Hotel

About Raincross Hotel

Located a half mile from Riverside Convention Center, this California hotel features an outdoor pool. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi and cable TV with HBO. Fox Theater is 5 minutes' walk from the hotel. Each guest room provides a refrigerator and coffee maker. The rooms also have hairdryers and ironing facilities. Raincross Hotel Riverside offers a business center and 24-hour front desk. It is within walking distance of several restaurants. Fairmount Park Golf Course and University of California Riverside are within 2 miles from Raincross Hotel Riverside. The hotel is less than 15 minutes' walk from the Riverside Convention Center.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1004 reviews

The hotel is generally well-liked for its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and convenient downtown location. However, some guests have expressed concerns about the lack of hot water in some rooms, thin walls, and the presence of homeless individuals in the surrounding area.

What guests liked
  • Cleanliness
  • Comfortable beds
What could be better
  • Lack of hot water in some rooms
  • Thin walls
  • Fadi Jun 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    I didn’t like the smell smelling like smoking area while I picked non smoking

  • Robert Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very very clean and great location

  • Cecil Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay wonderful staff

  • Diana Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Friendly receptionist. Free parking. Exceptionally clean room & beds & bathroom. We enjoyed the free breakfast with hot waffles & can toast bagels, yogurt, coffee/orange juice - they filled our stomachs. Buzzing in/out of the locked office; very small reception area to rest/wait. The breakfast room was small which was ok for my family but got tight with guests coming into eat. The swimming area had a fence and was easily seen from the parking so we did not feel safe from view, so did not swim.

  • hiesun Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice front desk staff

  • Cynthia Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    They couldn’t accommodate a late check out that was a little annoying

  • Beverly Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Very nice but room is...

  • Jennifer Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    We have family in Riverside and when we visit we always stay here. We love the location, walking distance to good restaurants and the grocery store across the street has a great bakery. The rooms are always clean and the beds are very comfortable. The continental breakfast is also very nice! The only think I did not like is the soft water. I'm not used to it and it feels like the soap doesn't wash off.

  • Joy Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    I only had 2 issues one fixable by the owners; the heater/ air conditioner was not working. The second was it was noisy. I had a lower room and there were several families who met outside and were enjoying one another but I did not appreciate how loud they were after 10:00 pm.

  • William Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Xuanyi Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • tracey May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    We loved the easy check-in, the free parking, the comfortable room and nice walking distance to the areas we wanted to visit; the staff was very helpful and had a lot of suggestions for Riverside. We will be back.

  • Rena May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice little place and the beds were so wonderful. Enjoyed my stay. Breakfast was just right could have used a protein item but other than that it was yummy. Clean rooms!! So awesome 😎

  • Christian May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This hotel was great. It was super clean and had everything we needed. Walking distance to downtown. Would absolutely stay again.

  • Sierra May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Clean, location Coffee machine did not work.

  • Sierra May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Clean, location Coffee machine did not work.

  • John May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room is clean and comfortable and quiet. The buffet breakfast hours were too quickly closed otherwise everything was. very comfortable.

  • Mary May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Do not let the old exterior fool you. The inside has been redone and the room was beautiful. The covers on the bed were the best I’ve seen anywhere. Very heavy, comfortable blanket less place I stayed the blanket was very very thin, so I was very impressed by that.

  • Ernest May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Rain Cross Hotel is a gem in the Downtown Riverside area, absolutely an OUTSTANDING hotel. I would recommend this hotel to anyone and will recommend Rain Cross to all my friends and family. The rooms are hospital clean and the air conditioning blows ice cold. The staff is friendly and professional and treat you like family. Don't miss out on this great hotel. Oh! did I mention the free and easy parking. Everyone one else in the area charges $30.00 dollars.

  • Alvarez May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Corianna May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The bed was so comfy and the ac and heater worked well There wasn't too much noise and the hotel is close to some restaurants The employees were so kind and helpful The hotel room was little to small

  • Corianna May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The bed was so comfy and the ac and heater worked well There wasn't too much noise and the hotel is close to some restaurants The employees were so kind and helpful The hotel room was little to small

  • Ryan May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    No microwave in room

  • Judd May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Juan May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Comfortable

  • Robert May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Patricia Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very welcoming staff, plenty parking, room was very clean, breakfast was sjmple but good.

  • Vivian Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The entry way is a bit hidden but there was plenty of parking and I appreciate the free continental breakfast.

  • Jeffrey Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    All was good

  • Roger Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and modern room. Staff was friendly.

  • RON Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean. Quiet. Comfy bed. Close to downtown.

  • Adrian Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean as rated by previous reviews. Staff very friendly and helpful. I’ll stay again.

  • Thomas Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Not a hotel, it's a Motel 6 style motel. Great location, very clean, nice continental breakfast. Ceiling lights only, no table tables, makes lighting pretty harsh. Good value for money.

  • roman Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    There's alot of homeless across the street and sirens in the morning but the place itself is the best

  • Kenji Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Thank you!

  • Kenji Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Thank you!

  • Daryl Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean. There was ample parking. I would 100% recommend!

  • Raheela Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • julie Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room. Excellent location. Staff very helpful

  • Veronica Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Very clean pleasant staff No microwave

  • Lepe Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • veronica Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Very clean pleasant staff No microwave

  • Coleman Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Rooms are quiet and very clean. Location right up the street from downtown. Staff are professional and kind . My second time here and I will return again for future visits One tiny complaint, the pillows are a little more firm than I personally like, that's me being nit picky. Otherwise, I really like this place

  • Coleman Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Rooms are quiet and very clean. Location right up the street from downtown. Staff are professional and kind . My second time here and I will return again for future visits One tiny complaint, the pillows are a little more firm than I personally like, that's me being nit picky. Otherwise, I really like this place

  • Barry Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Very clean and modern rooms with rooms Noisy street noise in early evening

  • Barry Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Very clean and modern rooms with rooms Noisy street noise in early evening

  • Robert Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel wasn't very full when I was there in the middle of a workweek, which surprised me because this is a pleasant place to stay. The room was very clean, and all the supplies (toiletries, towels) were properly stocked. I had one queen bed with a sturday desk, which was totally adequate for me. There were guests on either side of me, but the room was completely quiet. The refrigerator cooled my water, and the Keurig worked. My only nit is that the pillows were too firm for my delicate head.

  • Charity Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room was newly renovated, comfortable bed, and nice shower. Good location for visiting various local highlights.

  • Lilanthi Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Staff and facility was great.

  • Lilanthi Mar 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Staff and facility was great.

  • Robert Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Excellent and centrally located; it was incredibly easy to get around the downtown area and see the sights. The front office staff was very professional, nice, and respectful. The nightly rate was very affordable for the quality provided. The guest room was noticeably clean and well-maintained I noticed there was a pool on-site, but I wasn't sure if it was actually open or available for use during my stay.

  • Lopez Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Lifang Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    There are two wonderful Mexico restaurants next to the hotel. A market is crossing the street. I had two dinners at two different Mexico restaurants; food was delicious. I didn’t drive my car during my stay because the museums were walkable. Mission Inn was nearby.

  • Arne Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Did not use the pool. The ac worked fine. Will love to stay there again.

  • Jacqueline Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Convenient, clean and easy Everything was fine nothing that I didn’t like

  • Luis Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

  • Sylvia Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful property, helpful and friendly staff. Close to stires and restaurants.

  • James Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    The hotel was well located for the event I was attending. The rooms were simple, very clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I would have appreciated a table lamp on the desk as the ceiling lights were bright but not very relaxing. If I have an occasion to return I will request a second floor room.

  • Deborah Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Perfect location if you’re there for the hospital & need a room. The room is exceptionally clean. Bed is comfortable. Good value. Room is a bit smaller than I like.

  • Ying Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is a very clean and cozy place to stay. The prize is reasonable. Would love to come back if I visit riverside again.

  • Alejandro Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and clean

  • Alejandro Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and clean

  • Nathaniel Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good price, clean room, and Awesome stuff will be back

  • Nathaniel Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good price, clean room, and Awesome stuff will be back

  • Rene Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    It was nice and clean . N/A

  • Valerie Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was clean and the person who checked me in was extremely nice and polite.

  • Valerie Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was clean and the person who checked me in was extremely nice and polite.

  • Erika Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Need to replace bed. The bed made a lot of squeaky noise. It was really bad.

  • Erika Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Need to replace bed. The bed made a lot of squeaky noise. It was really bad.

  • Carlos Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The rooms were very clean and well-maintained. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating whenever I needed assistance. Overall, a smooth and pleasant experience

  • Carlos Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The rooms were very clean and well-maintained. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating whenever I needed assistance. Overall, a smooth and pleasant experience

  • David Feb 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Please add window curtains

  • Meredith Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly front desk agent and walking distance to DT Riverside

  • Meredith Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly front desk agent and walking distance to DT Riverside

  • Tara Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room is exceptionally clean, the front lobby is well organized, and the staff are extremely nice.

  • Tara Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room is exceptionally clean, the front lobby is well organized, and the staff are extremely nice.

  • Edgar Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Very clean everyone was nice highly recommend it’s near everything Everything was great highly recommend

  • Michael Feb 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    The Raincross looks like a standard, inexpensive (2 story) motel. But, my room was recently remodeled, very clean. The breakfast was okay: bagels, a little coffee machine, fruit, some yogurts (but too sugary for me). Staff was very good, friendly and helpful. You are a 10 minute walk to the plaza area downtown. All in all, a good deal. I would stay here again. I was on the side with a restaurant next door, a little noisy from the roof AC. Also, the blinds on the windows were not lightproof, would prefer total blocking of outside light.

  • Zoe Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, modern rooms, helpful staff, great location, overall great place to stay when visiting Riverside! Would stay again

  • Zoe Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, modern rooms, helpful staff, great location, overall great place to stay when visiting Riverside! Would stay again

  • Teresa Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good value for the $

  • Teresa Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good value for the $

  • Roxanna Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Very clean

  • Glenn Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room, friendly staff. The room was too small for 2 queen beds though.

  • Glenn Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room, friendly staff. The room was too small for 2 queen beds though.

  • Leigh-Ann Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room. Safe. Convenient location. Pleasant staff. Nice complimentary breakfast.

  • Leigh-Ann Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room. Safe. Convenient location. Pleasant staff. Nice complimentary breakfast.

  • Maria Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room, comfortable bed ans great staff.

  • Maria Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room, comfortable bed ans great staff.

  • Faith Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very cute and super clean. There was no lingering smell of cigarettes at all. It smelled clean. There was no stains on the linens whatsoever!! Not only was the floor clean but the walls were actually clean too. No smudges or stains at all. I will definitely stay again.

  • Faith Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very cute and super clean. There was no lingering smell of cigarettes at all. It smelled clean. There was no stains on the linens whatsoever!! Not only was the floor clean but the walls were actually clean too. No smudges or stains at all. I will definitely stay again.

  • Stephanie Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean Room, friendly staff

  • Stephanie Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean Room, friendly staff

  • Angela Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    clean room

  • John Jan 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Clean shower, toilet, and sink refrigerator lights and receptacles heating/cooling worked great comfortable bed no microwave

  • Lance Jan 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Great Experience in everyway! I highly recommend this spot!

  • Greggor Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was clean. A little small but, big enough

  • Greggor Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was clean. A little small but, big enough

  • Cynthia Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Needed a room near the Fox Performing Arts Center that was affordable and within walking distance. This fit our needs perfectly. Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable room with continental breakfast included. Will gladly stay again.

  • Cynthia Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Needed a room near the Fox Performing Arts Center that was affordable and within walking distance. This fit our needs perfectly. Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable room with continental breakfast included. Will gladly stay again.

  • Yalin Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean!

  • Yalin Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean!

  • Charles Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Charles Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Lorene Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Convenient. Walkable

  • Lorene Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Convenient. Walkable

  • Melina Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    This place was ok. Our bed was squeaky right when you sit it sounded like springs were loose. I didn't say anything because the front desk

  • Melina Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    This place was ok. Our bed was squeaky right when you sit it sounded like springs were loose. I didn't say anything because the front desk

  • Richard Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Checking in was easy; the staff was great. When we got in our room it was clean. The location of the hotel was great. Was really close to many restaurants, groceries store and parking was an easy access.

  • Richard Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Checking in was easy; the staff was great. When we got in our room it was clean. The location of the hotel was great. Was really close to many restaurants, groceries store and parking was an easy access.

  • Ralph Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice area

  • Ralph Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice area

  • Raymond Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice experience

  • Raymond Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice experience

  • Joshua Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The rooms look just a little old, but really everything is fine, quiet, clean, helpful front desk staff, excellent location. There is some train noise starting around I think 6:00 a.m.

  • Joshua Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The rooms look just a little old, but really everything is fine, quiet, clean, helpful front desk staff, excellent location. There is some train noise starting around I think 6:00 a.m.

  • Barbara Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was clean and the people were so friendly and helpful. I would have liked a microwave in the room. But otherwise it was in a good location and close to the center of town.

  • Barbara Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was clean and the people were so friendly and helpful. I would have liked a microwave in the room. But otherwise it was in a good location and close to the center of town.

  • mason Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Not

  • mason Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Not

  • Todd Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Did not partake in breakfast. Big disappointment was that I could not use a Hotels.com gift card to pay for my room. When making the reservation, I was given the option to pay in advance or at the hotel. I chose to pay at the hotel, but they would not accept it. This should be noted that not all hotels accept gift card payment, or not offer onsite payment at all!

  • Todd Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Did not partake in breakfast. Big disappointment was that I could not use a Hotels.com gift card to pay for my room. When making the reservation, I was given the option to pay in advance or at the hotel. I chose to pay at the hotel, but they would not accept it. This should be noted that not all hotels accept gift card payment, or not offer onsite payment at all!

  • Joseph Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The hotel

  • Joseph Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The hotel

  • Helena Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Really close by from Riverside downtown, groceries store, restaurants and library. The staff are really kind, room so clean, everything absolutely excellent. I’ll come back again next time. Thank you so much Raincross Hotel!!!

  • Helena Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Really close by from Riverside downtown, groceries store, restaurants and library. The staff are really kind, room so clean, everything absolutely excellent. I’ll come back again next time. Thank you so much Raincross Hotel!!!

  • Joe Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean

  • Joe Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean

  • Jeanece Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy check in -clean room

  • Jeanece Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy check in -clean room

  • Mark Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean and staff polite and helpful.

  • Mark Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean and staff polite and helpful.

  • Rita Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    People at the reception were very friendly and my request for a quiet room was honored. Room was very clean, bed comfortable, nice toiletries (even though I wished they had more environmentally friendly options like refillable containers for shampoo,shower gel, conditioner mounted in the shower). WIFI worked well. Hotel is 20-25 min walk from Metrolink station and close to the Riverside Food Lab and Mission Inn Festival of Lights. Continental breakfast with an offering of fruits was included. Definitely would stay there again.

  • Rita Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    People at the reception were very friendly and my request for a quiet room was honored. Room was very clean, bed comfortable, nice toiletries (even though I wished they had more environmentally friendly options like refillable containers for shampoo,shower gel, conditioner mounted in the shower). WIFI worked well. Hotel is 20-25 min walk from Metrolink station and close to the Riverside Food Lab and Mission Inn Festival of Lights. Continental breakfast with an offering of fruits was included. Definitely would stay there again.

  • Tammi Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff is very kind and helpful. The room met my standards. The hotel is conveniently located.

  • Tammi Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff is very kind and helpful. The room met my standards. The hotel is conveniently located.

  • Rafael Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice as always.

  • Rafael Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice as always.

  • Marco Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We Had the Greatest of Time, Around the Mission Inn Light Festival..

  • Marco Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We Had the Greatest of Time, Around the Mission Inn Light Festival..

  • Kristin Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room and near everything we needed to do.

  • Kristin Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room and near everything we needed to do.

  • Celia Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes

  • Celia Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes

  • Raymond Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    everything was fine

  • Raymond Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    everything was fine

  • James Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff. Spotless rooms. Rooms are small and simple but very economically priced and I was extremely happy with my selection.

  • James Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff. Spotless rooms. Rooms are small and simple but very economically priced and I was extremely happy with my selection.

  • Alan Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Not a hotel. Just an average motel. The bathroom was nicely remodeled. Shower only. The only lighting in the room was floodlights in the ceiling. Window did not close properly, worn furniture, no microwave.

  • Alan Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Not a hotel. Just an average motel. The bathroom was nicely remodeled. Shower only. The only lighting in the room was floodlights in the ceiling. Window did not close properly, worn furniture, no microwave.

  • Jeffrey Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    great room, great people

  • Jeffrey Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    great room, great people

  • Roberto Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Have enjoyed staying here on several previous occasions. Good deal!!

  • Roberto Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Have enjoyed staying here on several previous occasions. Good deal!!

  • Angel Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Angel Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Francisco Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was very comfortable

  • Francisco Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was very comfortable

  • Wendy Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I stay at this hotel quite often it my go to when i go to concerts or events out in Riverside. Its clean, staff are the best, family friendly. And it's location puts you in the middle of all the restaurants and shops, the area is so walkable. One of

  • Wendy Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I stay at this hotel quite often it my go to when i go to concerts or events out in Riverside. Its clean, staff are the best, family friendly. And it's location puts you in the middle of all the restaurants and shops, the area is so walkable. One of

  • Petry Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Fantastic! Very clean and organized.

  • Petry Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Fantastic! Very clean and organized.

  • Luis Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was very helpful.

  • Luis Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was very helpful.

  • Joseph Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I've stayed here several years now. I visit once a year for an event. Convenient, walking distance to great restaurants. I never have time for the breakfast. Nice clean rooms, nice staff. Never had a problem staying here. You will come across homelessness and traffic noise. But I feel the area is safe, many people out having a good time in the area.

  • Joseph Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I've stayed here several years now. I visit once a year for an event. Convenient, walking distance to great restaurants. I never have time for the breakfast. Nice clean rooms, nice staff. Never had a problem staying here. You will come across homelessness and traffic noise. But I feel the area is safe, many people out having a good time in the area.

  • Jace Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Check out was great though. Hiral was absolutely amazing and hospitable in the checkout proccess and also during the continental breakfast one morning. I thought the hotel was going to be bad as well, but it checked of my boxes, it was relatively clean, quiet, and provided me a place to sleep! For that it gets 4 stars (5 stars for Hiral)

  • Jace Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Check out was great though. Hiral was absolutely amazing and hospitable in the checkout proccess and also during the continental breakfast one morning. I thought the hotel was going to be bad as well, but it checked of my boxes, it was relatively clean, quiet, and provided me a place to sleep! For that it gets 4 stars (5 stars for Hiral)

  • Graciela Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Friendly staff, clean room, free parking!

  • Graciela Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Friendly staff, clean room, free parking!

  • Charity Oct 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The room smelled like mildew. When I took a shower all the water pooled on the floor. There were long black hairs in my bed. The breakfast was ok just items you can get from a deli. The hotel is very convenient for downtown riverside. The parking was ideal and free.

  • Charity Oct 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The room smelled like mildew. When I took a shower all the water pooled on the floor. There were long black hairs in my bed. The breakfast was ok just items you can get from a deli. The hotel is very convenient for downtown riverside. The parking was ideal and free.

  • Napat Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, have breakfast

  • Napat Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, have breakfast

  • Victor Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room

  • Victor Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room

  • Bernadette Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I stayed here when I dropped my son off at college. The room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. The area is decent (nicer than some of the other similarly priced options). This will probably be my go to when I visit my son.

  • Bernadette Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I stayed here when I dropped my son off at college. The room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. The area is decent (nicer than some of the other similarly priced options). This will probably be my go to when I visit my son.

  • Denise Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Front desk staff was amazing! She was understanding, helpful and understanding.

  • Denise Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Front desk staff was amazing! She was understanding, helpful and understanding.

  • Jose Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent atmosphere, quiet next to downtown

  • Jose Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent atmosphere, quiet next to downtown

  • Leslie Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room, convenient parking and location.

  • Leslie Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room, convenient parking and location.

  • Karen Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Always a pleasure. Staff is super friendly. Place is always clean. And the breakfast is wonderful 😊

  • Karen Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Always a pleasure. Staff is super friendly. Place is always clean. And the breakfast is wonderful 😊

  • Oscar Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Overall a gem in the downtown Riverside area for comfort and affordability as the location made it easy to explore the area.

  • Oscar Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Overall a gem in the downtown Riverside area for comfort and affordability as the location made it easy to explore the area.

  • Jorge Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking

  • Jorge Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking

  • Vicki Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Over all great experience great place . Only issue I have is the bed was so loud .not sure if it was the frame but any time I moved it made the loudest noise. Other than that . The place is great. I will return .

  • Vicki Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Over all great experience great place . Only issue I have is the bed was so loud .not sure if it was the frame but any time I moved it made the loudest noise. Other than that . The place is great. I will return .

  • Arlene Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Exc

  • Arlene Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Exc

  • Marla Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Safe, clean, beautiful cozy hotel.

  • Marla Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Safe, clean, beautiful cozy hotel.

  • Filko Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great and near everything

  • Filko Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great and near everything

  • Robert Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Bed was comfortable; room aircondioned nicely

  • Robert Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Bed was comfortable; room aircondioned nicely

  • Camden Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Solid hotel, good price for the location, decent internet. Minimal breakfast options

  • Camden Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Solid hotel, good price for the location, decent internet. Minimal breakfast options

  • Juana Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The hotel was clean and quiet!

  • Juana Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The hotel was clean and quiet!

  • Wendy Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room is compact with not too much space to walk between beds and dresser/fridge. It’s fine if you don’t plan to be in room for too long.

  • Wendy Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room is compact with not too much space to walk between beds and dresser/fridge. It’s fine if you don’t plan to be in room for too long.

  • Alex Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very convenient parking

  • Alex Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very convenient parking

  • Jason Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check-in was easy and the staff had a lot of recommendations for local restaurants.

  • Jason Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check-in was easy and the staff had a lot of recommendations for local restaurants.

  • Michael Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place to stay very simple to park at the front door close to town walkable great property for the price. Very nice staff

  • Michael Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place to stay very simple to park at the front door close to town walkable great property for the price. Very nice staff

  • J. Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lobby staff was nice and property was near campus, food and very quiet.

  • J. Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lobby staff was nice and property was near campus, food and very quiet.

  • Kyaw Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Easy Access!

  • Kyaw Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Easy Access!

  • Wendy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Family friendly, conveniently located to shops and restaurants

  • Wendy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Family friendly, conveniently located to shops and restaurants

  • Mark Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and updated. I would stay again!

  • Mark Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and updated. I would stay again!

  • William Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was OK a little dated sort of dirty, but the bathroom was horrible. Peeling paint on the ceiling of the shower unfinished paint behind the sink look like someone remodeled and then take the time to paint it again.

  • William Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was OK a little dated sort of dirty, but the bathroom was horrible. Peeling paint on the ceiling of the shower unfinished paint behind the sink look like someone remodeled and then take the time to paint it again.

  • Monica Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean rooms

  • Monica Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean rooms

  • Maria Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Super difficult to sleep!!

  • Maria Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Super difficult to sleep!!

  • Joe Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check in was fast and clerk was extremely helpful.

  • Karen Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice will be back

  • Erika Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great accommodations.

  • Richard Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good hotel with friendly service

  • Lori Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The area seems fine during the day but was a little sketchy at night. The reception area smelled like weed, and the TV in my room didn't work (though the receptionist did come and fix it immediately). The room (upstairs) was very clean. The doors and entries on downstairs rooms looked pretty beat up and the property overall is old and tired. There is an excellent restaurant next door.

  • Emily Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice place. Have stayed there a couple times. Nice!

  • Francisco Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    It was OK

  • Alan May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Just perfect

  • Christopher May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very helpful and friendly staff.

  • Sandra May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very quite and clean really enjoyed my stay

  • Larry Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The breakfast food available was very limited. The outside of the building looked kind of run fown. Marks on doors. Needs a makeover outside..

  • Debbie Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Very noisy and night. Blanket way too warm and heavy with no lighter option. Matress super mushy.

  • Esmeralda Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Place was clean and service was wonderful would stay again

  • Giovanni Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was great besides strange sewage smell in our bathroom

  • Deanna Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The area nearby looked a little sketchy however I was very happy with the hotel room. It was very clean and comfortable and the staff was helpful.

  • Manny Apr 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    doesnt feel safe

  • Wendy Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We always stay here when we are in town. We love it

  • Mario Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • Annette Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great and comfortable rooms. Very clean.

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Overall, I was satisfied. However, the conditions of the grounds around the parking area and the stairs leading up to the rooms on the 2nd floor was not acceptable. There were cigarette butts and trash and pieces of food on the ground. It was clearly from several different groups of people, and had accumulated over time.

  • Kathy Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Conveniently located to hospital and downtown, plus nice breakfast and comfy beds!!

  • Erica Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great customer service. Staff was very helpful. Room is always clean. 👍👍

  • Ismael Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to all

  • Tarl Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was courteous and breakfast was pleasant. Rooms, and linens are clean with great TV and channel selection. We loved being close to the downtown night-life.

  • Atonis Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property is in a convenient location. The staff are friendly and helpful.

  • Umesh Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    True to the reviews the room was clean. It was small, the beds were comfortable, the windows had upgraded blinds but needs tweaking to prevent light coming in. There was a refrigerator in the room, but no microwave. The surroundings was quiet. The service was friendly. The free breakfast had several options. There were several Taco places within view although we did not visit any. We will be back here when we visit the area.

  • Harry Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean and staff was friendly. No complaints!

  • Glen Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    staff was very friendly

  • Beverly Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice hotel and near to shopping and restaurants

  • Vitaliana Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    it was a 5 minute walk to the convention center. there are restaurants around and walking distance. breakfast was small, simple and perfect. the rooms are good. the room i got was queen and 1 twin can fit 3 people.

  • Liliana Feb 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    We like the location, close to convention center & many good places to eat. They didn’t have kleenex & no microwave. The shower was leaking so the area between the shower & toilet bowl was flooded by the time we realized it. We just changed the direction of the shower head. The wall is thin, we could hear our neighbor activity.

  • Verified Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice and clean rooms. Good service. Quiet.

  • David Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location. Freshly painted and very clean.

  • Mark Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    This hotel is a good & solid option for the price!

  • Sara Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff were friendly and helpful; rooms were clean

  • Verified Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I appreciated that the person checking me in asked if I preferred an upstairs or downstairs room. When I asked for a quiet room, he recommended an upstairs room at the back of the property. Everything was very clean and cozy. Overall, a great stay.

  • Ferdinand Jan 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The hotel was pretty clean but the furniture, towels and shower were pretty worn. Bed was very comfortable. Lighting in room was very good. Ice machine did not seem to be functioning. Free breakfast was meager and the bagels were stale.

  • David Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Well maintained & managed. Friendly, helpful staff. 10 minute walk to city center & attractions. Supermarket opposite.

  • Rodney Jan 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Rooms were very small but well appointed. Friendly staff, and good restaurants and bars nearby. However I felt a little uncomfortable walking the neighborhood at night and probably would not have done it alone. That being based on some of the behavior people displayed around the property.

  • Lan Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I loved White Park, being walking distance from the Main Library, farmers market, maxi foods market, Tíos tacos restaurant and others.

  • Maria Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The service was great. The only issue we had is that the room curtains are too sheer. You can see through them at night with the room or tv light on.

  • Hector Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Super comfortable beds and clean!

  • Renata Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very easy process to check-in with friendly staff! Located in a good area not far from downtown definitely walkable. Would recommend!

  • Wendy Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Conveniently located near all the shops and restaurants in downtown. In walking distance to the festival of lights and the mission inn.

  • Casey Dec 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room was kind of small. The staff were friendly. The breakfast offered there wasnt much but the coffee machine made up for it.

  • James Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Near things to do. Plenty of Mexican food restaurants.

  • Jessica Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good price

  • April Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice and clean

  • Barbara Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Raincross is great for short-term trips. There are not a lot of frills, but the rooms are clean and quiet, and the motel is centrally located so it's convenient and walkable to downtown Riverside. The staff we met on our short visit were all friendly. We'll definitey stay at Raincross again the next time we're out there.

  • Lanell Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Adequate little motel property, small nice rooms, good beds, very clean and new. Breakfast choices are coffee, tea, latte, hot chocolate, 4 types of juice drinks, waffles, bagels, toast, cereal, toast, fruit and yogurt. Parking lot and spaces are very small and Friday night traffic was noisy.

  • Ray Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Isla (Ayla) was an amazing host. Everything was great but she made it better.

  • Ramon Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Customer service clean please 🙏

  • Felicia Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Recently renovated with nice interior and comfortable bed. Really liked multiple shower heads. Good selection for continental breakfast. Didn’t like the fact the rooms opened to the street. If this isn’t a concern for others, I would definitely recommend.

  • Andrew Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The beds were very comfortable and the area was nice if you wanted to spend the night on the town. The customer was great! Fast and easy check-in. Early check-ins are available for a small fee if you arrive in town early.

  • Juan Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place to stay at. Loved it

  • Michael Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This hotel is very priced right and very clean for a quick In-N-Out one block from Maine downtown

  • Verified Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was very clean (towels, linens, floors). Service was exceptional. Really appreciate the breakfast! I will definitely be staying here again.

  • Ana Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Overall it was better than I expected, clean rooms, great customer service, walking distance to several stores, restaurants and other shops. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Joselyn Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Was within walking distance to Fox Arts Center and close to downtown with tons of eatery options. Bed was comfy for the night.

  • Lucy Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Right next to downtown Riverside! Can party the night away and walk back!

  • Shelley Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    INTO A SUPER COMFY BED WAS JUST WHAT I NEEDED. THE BREAKFAST WAS AMPLE WITH PLENTY OF CHOOCES.

  • Robert Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Easy access

  • ken Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Expected better breakfast

  • eloisa Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Wall are super thin and it was a little over priced for the location.

  • Cheryl Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We did Dia de Los Muertos a short walk away. We usually eat at Tios Tacos but they have stopped serving margaritas. We went to Ixtapa restaurant next to hotel and the food and margaritas were excellent!

  • Colleen Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The rooms are clean.

  • Corinne Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I had a great night staying there the beds are very comfy and the tv has great shows

  • April Oct 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    The guy wasn’t very nice. We didn’t enjoy it

  • Lee Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms had the basic amenities and it was clean and well cared for. It's a great economic choice for a hotel!!

  • Bryan Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Amazing staff 🤗 everything I need is walking distance!

  • Cathi Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Needed to be alone

  • James Oct 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    It was a motel, not a hotel. The Expedia information was misleading. The room was very small. We got in late and was given an upstairs room. I have trouble with stairs and there is NO elevator hot mentioned in the Expedia booking site. Breakfast area TOO small and not much choice. We used it only once.

  • Joseph Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I stay at this hotel once a year when I'm in town for an event. Reasonable price, convenient, my room was recently painted and updated. New fixtures, crown molding, the bathroom looked new and remodeled. Always nice helpful staff, fridge, coffee maker, free parking. Nice restaurants in walking distance. Only negatives you will hear traffic, no microwave and may come in contact with a few homeless. But is a safe place to me.

  • Julie Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Raincross was conveniently located to downtown Riverside. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating! The property is obviously older, but maintenance is current. The queen bed we had was among the best I have slept in on my travels. The breakfast was also quite good! Free parking is located right outside your door. I appreciate being able to find an adequate motel for a reasonable price! We would stay here again!

  • Victor Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    This room was clean and well kept. If there is one thing that we’ll mention to the staff, is that the refrigerator needs attention. We didn’t use it because of the foul smell. Other than that, we would stay here again.

  • IRINA Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was very clean, bed was comfy and service was good. Overall a good experience.

Frequently asked questions about Raincross Hotel

Does Raincross Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Raincross Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Raincross Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Raincross Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does Raincross Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Raincross Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Raincross Hotel have a fitness center?
Raincross Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Raincross Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Raincross Hotel is located at 4045 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501. With a Walk Score of 85, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available