Lothrop Hall is a unique residence facility in the heart of the University of Pittsburgh's renowned Medical Center, about three blocks from the Litchfield Towers. Lothrop Hall houses 723 residents, both first-year and upperclass students, mostly in singles and a few doubles. Most rooms have a wet sink. Each wing has a communal bathroom and shower on each floor. There is a lounge on every floor as well as a fitness center, laundry room, student mail center, and e-mail kiosks in the lobby.
Lothrop Hall contains the Nursing Living Learning Community. A skywalk connects Lothrop to the School of Nursing in the Victoria Building and adjoining University of Pittsburgh Medical Center facilities. A resident director and 15 resident assistants are on staff.