If you're heading to Los Angeles for an auction event, equipment inspection, or client meetings in the greater LA area, the USC Hotel puts you close to downtown without the downtown markup. Ritchie Bros. runs frequent operations across Southern California, and this property sits right off the 110 freeway for easy access to the Port of Los Angeles, industrial yards in Vernon, and the LA Convention Center. Corporate code 52110 knocks roughly $42 off the nightly rate before you even factor in the loyalty points kicking back to your account.
The Property
The USC Hotel sits at 3540 S Figueroa Street in the University Park neighborhood, directly adjacent to the University of Southern California campus. It is about 19 minutes by car from LAX, roughly 23 kilometers, and sits just south of the Expo Park area that includes the Natural History Museum and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The surrounding blocks feel more campus town than downtown LA, which means it is quieter at night but still only a short drive or Metro ride to the city center.
Rooms at the USC Hotel are sized generously compared to typical downtown LA hotels, with standard kings and doubles that include proper work desks and reliable Wi-Fi. The property carries a 4.3 rating across over 2,300 reviews, which suggests consistent quality rather than a lucky streak. Expect a clean, modern layout that leans more upscale business than boutique, with good blackout curtains and enough outlets to charge a laptop and two phones at once.
The hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar, a fitness center, and meeting rooms that work well if you need to host a small client session or team briefing. There is a seasonal outdoor pool area, which is a genuine perk given LA's year-round warmth. Parking is available on-site, and given the location off Figueroa, you will almost certainly want a car unless you are sticking to the immediate campus area.
The LA Convention Center is about 10 minutes north by car, and the Arts District and downtown dining scene are within a 15-minute drive. The Expo/Vermont Metro station is within walking distance if you want to skip traffic getting to downtown or Santa Monica. For a quick post-work dinner, Figueroa Street has a handful of solid options, and the nearby University Village development added several more restaurants and a Target for last-minute supplies.
Your Savings Breakdown
| Rate Tier | Rack Rate | Corporate Rate | Points Earned | Point Value | Net Cost | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $170 | $145 | 2,900 pts | $11.60 | $133.40 | $36.60 |
| Superior | $280 | $238 | 4,760 pts | $19.04 | $218.96 | $61.04 |
| Premium | $450 | $383 | 7,660 pts | $30.64 | $352.36 | $97.64 |
On a typical midweek night, a standard room at the USC Hotel runs about $280 at the public rate. Entering corporate code 52110 drops that to roughly $238, and you will earn 4,760 Radisson Rewards points on that stay, worth about $19.04 at the program's standard redemption value. That brings your effective net cost down to around $218.96, which means you are pocketing about $61 in total value compared to booking at the regular price.
How to Book with Code 52110
- Go to radissonrewards.com and log into your Radisson Rewards account, or create one if you have not already
- Enter Los Angeles, CA as your destination along with your check-in and check-out dates
- Look for the Special or Corporate rate field, sometimes tucked under a dropdown or an 'Add a code' link
- Enter corporate code 52110 in the appropriate field
- Verify that the corporate rate shows a lower price than the standard rate, then complete your booking
Stack Your Savings
If you stay frequently with Radisson properties, your Radisson Rewards elite status stacks directly on top of the corporate code. Premium members earn 10% bonus points per stay while VIP members earn 15%, and both tiers get room upgrade eligibility at check-in when available. Building toward elite status while using the corporate rate costs you nothing extra, and even a few stays per year can push you into Premium tier.
Credit card selection matters here. Cards that bonus on hotel spend, like the Citi Premier at 3x on hotels or the Chase Sapphire Reserve at 3x on travel, will earn additional card points on top of your Radisson Rewards earnings. If you happen to hold a Radisson Rewards co-branded Visa, that earns 10 points per dollar at Radisson properties, stacking with the base 20 points per dollar for a combined 30 points per dollar on every stay.
Radisson runs periodic promotions, often quarterly, that offer bonus points or accelerated earning for a set number of stays. Register for these promotions before you travel, as they typically require opt-in through your Radisson Rewards dashboard. Booking Sunday through Thursday generally yields the best corporate rate availability, and rates in Los Angeles tend to soften between November and February outside of holiday weekends.
Bottom Line: Depending on room type and season, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers employees can expect to save between $36.60 and $97.64 per night at the USC Hotel using corporate code 52110, once you account for both the rate discount and the value of earned Radisson Rewards points. The hotel's location near the 110 freeway makes it a practical base for reaching auction sites, industrial areas, and the port without fighting through the worst of LA traffic. It is a solid, well-reviewed property that consistently delivers for business travelers without any surprises on the bill.