Lothrop Hall is a unique residence facility in the heart of the University of Pittsburgh's renowned Medical Center. Its location is also near the heart of campus, 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, and student mail center. A new community kitchen is also available for shared resident use, complete with stovetop, oven, refrigerator, and other cooking utilities. 

Lothrop Hall contains the Nursing Living Learning Community. A skywalk connects Lothrop to the School of Nursing in Victoria Building and adjoining University of Pittsburgh Medical Center facilities. A resident director and 15 resident assistants are on staff.