USC Hotel
Full-service hotel three minutes from USC campus
About this hotel
Fans staying here get the most complete hotel experience within easy reach of the Coliseum, three minutes' walk from USC campus with an outdoor pool, hot tub and two on-site dining options in McKay's Restaurant and Rosso Oro's Pizzeria. A 24-hour fitness centre and business centre round out the amenities, and the Coliseum itself sits within a five-minute drive alongside the LA Convention Center. Rooms include cable TV, ironing facilities, a hairdryer and coffee maker, comfortable extras that lean more toward a standard hotel than the motels and guest houses common elsewhere near the stadium. LAX sits twenty minutes' drive away, making this a workable base for visitors flying in as well as those driving. The combination of proximity, amenities and round-the-clock services makes it stand out from the rest of the group.
- Full-service amenities
- Near USC campus
- 24-hour front desk
- Close to the Coliseum
Our take
This suits fans who want a genuine full-service hotel experience close to both USC and the Coliseum, particularly those flying into LAX on a tight schedule and needing 24-hour reception and fitness facilities. Groups wanting on-site dining will appreciate having two restaurants to choose from. Budget travellers or anyone wanting a Figueroa corridor motel rate should look elsewhere, since this property sits at a higher tier than the area's typical stadium-adjacent options.
- Book breakfast at McKay's Restaurant early, since it runs a set window from 6:30 to 11am.
- Use the 24-hour fitness centre the morning after a late night game before an early checkout.
- Drive the five minutes to the Coliseum rather than walking, since the distance is short but not a direct footpath from the hotel.
Why we love it
- Outdoor pool and hot tub
- Two on-site restaurants
- Three-minute walk to USC
- 24-hour fitness and business centres
Why guests love itWe stayed here for a USC weekend and appreciated having two restaurants on site after a long day at the stadium, since we did not have to go looking for dinner. The outdoor pool was a good way to relax the day before the game, and the 24-hour fitness centre came in handy the morning we flew out early. It costs more than the motels nearby, but the full-service amenities made the trip noticeably easier.