From any direction you come, it's good to know that The Inn is in the first block west of Figueroa, in what is called the Downtown area, or North University Park. A landmark which most people know is the Auto Club headquarters on Adams Boulevard, which is one block to the south. The Inn is only a few blocks north of USC and a few blocks south of the convention center. Take any shuttle going Downtown; but be sure the shuttle is going downtown and not to Beverly Hills, Culver City, Pasadena, or any place else. If you use a taxi, make sure the fare is about $40.00. For two people or more, I recommend a taxi.

Suggestion: As The Inn has no big commercial signs, give your driver the address only, not mentioning that you are going to a "hotel", as drivers often speed past, looking for big signs while ignoring street numbers.

Warning: Beware of directions from the web as some leave out critical turns. From LAX, the easiest way is:

Ask your car rental people for directions to the 105. Take the 105 East to the 110, which you will take north (towards Los Angeles). Exit at Adams. Turn left onto Adams, go two blocks, and at Figueroa turn right. One long block to 23rd St., where you will turn left. The Inn is four buildings on your right. Park at 657, close to and parallel to the block wall.

Next door (the fifth building on your right) is 663 W. 23rd St. That is where you will pick up your key. Go to the French doors at the side/front of the building, at the driveway under the 663 flag.

Synopsis:

105 east to 110 (about 7 miles)
110 (Harbor Freeway) north (about 7 miles)
Exit at Adams Boulevard, left
Figueroa Street, right
Twenty-Third Street, left

Latitude: 34.031652
Longitude: -118.275731
Coordinates: N34°1.89912, W118°16.54386

When you arrive at 657:

1. The Inn consists of two buildings: The original is 657 W. 23rd Street. It is four buildings west of Figueroa Street and is where you park, parallel to the block wall. If the driveway gate is closed, it is not locked and you can open it, even though sometimes it is a little stubborn.

2. Your key will be at 663 W. 23rd Street, immediately to the west of 657. When you face the front of the 657 building, 663 is to your left. Just follow the walkway around the 657 building and turn left at the little brick cross-way where you will see the French doors at 663. These doors are under the 663 flag and at side/front of the building. A picture is below. For a detailed map of where the keys will be, see this link: http://www.patsysinn657.com/keymap.gif

3. Be sure to let me know what time you want breakfast or I won't know what time to set my alarm (just read the little info sheet you get with your key). Options are:

Weekdays: 7:30 or 8:30
Saturday: 8:30 or 9:30
Sunday: 9:30 or 10:30