Hotels - USC/Coliseum (best hotel, how much, price)

[Chris81]

Hi, I'll be coming out to USC next fall ('09) for a football game. I've been doing some initial research of hotels to stay in, but I'd like some additional recommendations. I've seen a few hotels listed around the USC/Coliseum area, which would be ideal because of the proximity. But I've also heard that area of the city isn't the nicest. Would I better off staying in a different part of the city and using public transportation to get to and from the campus? Thanks!

[TheRealAngelion]

It depends. How long will you be in town? Are you only coming for the game or do you plan to visit/tour other parts of the city? Will you have a car? How much are you planning to spend per night on a hotel room?

[Sorcerer68]

Stay at the Westin Bonaventure and take the bus straight down Figueroa. That part of Downtown is really nice and clean and a 10 min bus ride away. Look on Hotels.com for the best deal. The place rocks. I love the glass elevators and the Heavenly beds. 145ish is good there.

[Chris81]

Thanks for the info! I'll be there for only 2 nights, the Friday night before, and the Saturday of. My main point of being there is just for the game, but I will probably try to get out and see some of the touristy areas on Friday afternoon/evening.

[TheRealAngelion]

Since your primary objective is only to attend the game, I would agree with Sorcerer68's suggestion that you stay downtown and just take the bus or a cab to the Coliseum. The Bonaventure is a good option, but I would check out all of the options on the discount travel sites like Hotels.com and Priceline.com to see what the best hotel deals are at that time.