STAPLES Center
Opened in 1999, the STAPLES Center is home to sports teams including the Lakers, Clippers, Sparks, Kings and Avengers, as well a major concert venue hosting the most popular entertainers. The arena has 1200 television monitors and, as part of a specially designed $1.5 million Bose facility sound system, 675 separate speakers outside of the seating area, so fans never miss any of the action. And a steep vertical pitch allows almost every seat a clear view of center stage.

Nokia Theatre
To complement the arena, the new state-of-the-art Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE provides a mid-sized venue for live performances and events. The 235,00 square foot, 7,100-seat theatre annually hosts more than 125 music, family, dance and comedy acts, award shows, televised productions, corporate meetings, shareholder meetings, and product launches.

The Grammy Museum
Paying tribute to music's rich cultural history, this 21st-century museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music, the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process, and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded music - the GRAMMY award.

HOLLYWOOD, things to do in Hollywood
Hollywood, where dreams become reality, opened its first motional picture studio in 1911. Today, Hollywood is synonymous with the film industry, portraying visions of glamour and nostalgia to a degree unmatched anywhere else. Must sees include the infamous 50-foot Hollywood sign set atop the Hollywood Hills, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, showcasing hand and footprints from stars dating back to 1927 and The Walk of Fame, 18 blocks of large metal stars honoring Hollywood’s finest stars past and present.

Universities, USC, UCLA, CSULA and FIDM
If you're in town to visit one of our great local campuses, stay at one of the leading Los Angeles, California hotels near USC, UCLA, CSULA and FIDM. This University Hotels has a convenient access to the Burbank Airport and a location ideal for visiting multiple schools, we're a convenient choice and we back up that convenience with relaxing accommodations.

Walt Disney Concert Hall
The L.A. Philharmonic’s new home is a majestic and unique heart-stopping structure with superior aesthetics and acoustics. Designed by famed architect Frank Gehry, the Walt Disney Concert Hall includes a main hall able to accommodate up to 2,265, the BP Hall for smaller, more intimate events, and the 250-seat Redcat theatre and art gallery.

Downtown Los Angeles
Every year an estimated 10 million visitors pass through Downtown L.A. for business or pleasure. Attracting travelers from all over the globe, LA offers the unique blend of perfect climate year round, the sparkle of the film industry and a diverse selection of incredible restaurants, entertainment, museums and nightlife.

Museum of Contemporary Art
MOCA is the West Coast’s premier showcase of modern art. Its mission is the understanding and exhibiting of art created since the 1940s. Financed by private donations and developed with pieces acquired from private collections, MOCA’s permanent collection features a growing selection of challenging work by postwar artists such as Diebenkorn, de Kooning, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Mondrian, Pollock, Rauschenberg and Rothko. The museum also hosts major touring shows like the Andy Warhol retrospective during the summer of 2002.

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Boasting one of the largest stages in the country, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion has a capacity of 3,189 and is the official home of the Los Angeles Opera. It has also played host to noted dance companies such as the Bolshoi Ballet and events such as the annual Academy Awards presentations. Located at First and Grand, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is just four blocks from Hilton Checkers Los Angeles.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Located at Temple and Grand, The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is the first Roman Catholic Church to be erected in the western United States in 30 years. It opened after just three years of construction in September 2002. Designed by Spanish architect Professor Jose Rafael Moneo, the structure is a dynamic, contemporary design with virtually no right angles. The cathedral seats up to 3000 but superbly blends grand public spaces with more intimate private areas. Must sees include the 80-foot tall, 45-ton cherry wood pipe organ and the 50 foot concrete cross "lantern" adorns the front of the Cathedral. At night its glass-protected alabaster windows are illuminated and can be seen at a far distance.