Pros: (1) very convenient location for anything related to USC, (2) fairly quiet for an urban location, (3) excellent views of USC from select rooms and the Executive Lounge, (4) great lounge area, and (5) very friendly staff
Cons: (1) my room wasn't the cleanest - beard trimmings were in the bathroom sink and the soap bar was missing, (2) my online upgrade to a better room did not match the room I was assigned, and (3) there aren't many local options for eating out.
Overall, I would stay at the USC Hotel again. It's a pretty good blend of value and quality.