If you have a car

USC provides free parking during the Discover USC.

Following hotels are very good.  Less than 20 minutes drive to USC University Park campus.  There are so many great Chinese restaunts around.  Parking is free or very low cost.

Hilton San Gabriel

Sheraton San Gabriel

Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena

Westin Pasadena

Sheraton Pasadena

Monterey Park Inn

Langham Huntington Pasanena

Hilton Pasadena