It's an older hotel, but it is immaculately kept. The elevators take some getting used to as far as where you are going and it's a bit odd that they don't stop on floors 2,4, or 6 where the shopping and fast foods are.
However, who cares about fast food when the restaurants are awesome and the central lounge is just as good as the marquee restaurants up top.
The staff are fabulous and very helpful. Room service is excellent. No problem getting a late checkout even though the place was packed during the Dodgers vs Yankees weekend.
If you are looking to stay downtown to visit USC, watch the Lakers, Kings, or Dodgers, would recommend this place for anyone, even families.