Temporary Accommodation Options

GUEST HOUSING AT USC

Cardinal Gardens Apartments: One or two bedroom air-conditioned apartment for long term stays. Although the facilities have kitchens, kitchenware and supplies are not provided. Rates are $40 to $55 per person per night (plus 14% city bed tax) and offers single and double occupancy per room. For reservations or more information, please contact the Cardinal Gardens Customer Service Center at (213) 764-2485 or by email at mailCAR@trojanservices.usc.edu.

New Residential College: Non-air-conditioned, communal bath residence hall rooms provides an economical option for short term accommodations during the summer. Rates are $35 to $45 per person per night (plus 14% city bed tax) and offers single and double occupancy per room. For reservations or more information, please contact the New Residential College Customer Service Center at (213) 740-1492 or by email at mailEVK@trojanservices.usc.edu.

These guest housing options at USC are available from May 26, 2009 to August 8, 2009. All fees must be paid in advance for the entire stay. Payment must be made on-site by cash, credit card (Mastercard, Visa or Discover ONLY), Traveler’s Check or USC departmental internal requisition prior to check-in. There is a maximum stay of 29 nights only. Spaces are limited and subject to availability.

 

HOTELS AND MOTELS

This is a partial list of temporary housing available in hotels and in the general area of USC, particularly for the downtown area (2 miles north of campus). The MTA and DASH buses are available between downtown and USC campus. There are no cooking facilities available at these locations. Prices do not include tax and are current as of June 2008. However, prices are subject to change without notice. These hotels, like the USC campus itself, are located in the centre of a large urban area. The university does not endorse any of the listings below.
*This information is provided solely as a reference guide.*

USC Campus Area (within walking distance)	Rates
Radisson Hotel 3540 South Figueroa Street (213)748-4141	$139 and up
Vagabond Motel 3103 South Figueroa Street (213)746-1531	$89 and up

 

Downtown Los Angeles	Rates
Figueroa Hotel 939 South Figueroa Street (213)627-8971	$134 and up
Hilton Checkers 535 South Grand Avenue (213)624-0000	$199 and up
Mayfair Hotel 1256 West Seventh Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 1-800 821-8682 or (213) 484-9789	$89 ~ $280
Marriott  333 South Figueroa Street (213)617-1133	$199 and up
Millennium Biltmore Hotel 506 South Grand Avenue (213)624-1011	$95 and up
Ramada Hotel 611 South Westlake Avenue (213)483-6363	$129 and up
Standard Hotel 550 South Flower Street (213)892-8080	$225 and up
Westin Bonaventure Hotel 404 South Figueroa Street (213)624-1000	$249 and up

 

OAKWOOD WORLDWIDE

Oakwood Worldwide is another option for new USC students and scholars who would like something more than a hotel room while looking for permanent housing.  Oakwood provides convenience and comfort through fully furnished temporary apartments.  30 day and weekly rental options are available.

Accommodations are available in Downtown Los Angeles, Toluca Hills, Marina del Rey, Pasadena, Palazzo at the Grove and more.  Please visit Oakwood Worldwide to learn more about these accommodation options and contact information.

 

Temporary housing can be arranged through other sources. You may want to:

1.	Contact your fellow-citizens from your nationality club or student association at USC
2.	Request a friend or relative who lives near USC to host you
3.	Get in touch with the local church or the members of your religious congregation

Temporary housing etiquette

1.	If you are staying with a new acquaintance, make sure it is a safe environment.
2.	Give the address of your temporary residence and the contact details of your host to friends, family, and if need be, your department or OIS.
3.	Be kind, courteous, and considerate to your host and his/her guests.
4.	Offer to pay for your share of the rent and groceries.
5.	Keep looking for permanent housing.
6.	Have a clear agreement about the length of your temporary stay.