<p>Century City is in between the beach and downtown LA–on the West side. It is probably around a 45 minute drive to USC depending upon traffic. Very nice area with high rises, not on the beach, adjacent to Beverly Hills. Convenience wise, it is probably best to stay at the Raddisson USC or downtown LA. However, my husband got a good rate on hotwire.com for a Century City hotel (I think it was the Intercontinental for $170. a night) for orientation. The good hotels at that time in June were over $300. a night.</p>