<p>It is not within walking distance. It’s about 2-3 miles or so from New/North. S. Fig is one way, going away from USC, in front of the Marriott so you have to go on a parallel street and then come back to Fig where it is two-way. Coming back though it is a straight shot from New/North. But, do avoid Figueroa downtown during rush hour.</p>
<p>There are numerous restaurants you can walk to from the Marriott. The restaurants inside the hotel are fine. It is a safe area although we did see some street people over the years. There is a multiplex movie theater in a building that appears to be attached to the hotel.</p>