Thompson Chicago, the 247-room lifestyle hotel in the heart of Chicago’s famed Gold Coast, announces a strategic partnership with luxury automaker Lexus to offer hotel guests an experiential driving program while visiting the great American city.
As the preferred vehicle of Thompson Chicago, Lexus’ onsite fleet of sleek vehicles will be available to guests for complimentary offsite transportation and test drives, providing easy access and a way to explore the surrounding neighborhoods and beyond. Together, Thompson Chicago and Lexus will engage business and leisure travelers while on the road with thoughtful services and stylish transportation to the area’s world-class dining, attractions and entertainment.
Guests choosing to forego rental cars, enjoy freedom from public transportation schedules and cover more area of the Windy City than is possible on foot can get behind the wheel of a sporty IS 350 convertible or a LX 570 luxury utility vehicle for up to four hours without mileage restrictions. Each vehicle features a pre-programmed navigation system with approximately 25 addresses to a variety of Chicago landmarks and nearby road trip destinations, including Evanston, Ill. and New Buffalo, Mich., encouraging guests to discover new destinations. Thompson Chicago staff also provided details of their favorite hidden gems for guests seeking sites off the beaten path. Whether heading to an evening performance at Green Mill Jazz Club in Uptown or meeting clients at the Navy Pier for a lakefront dinner, Thompson Chicago’s fleet of Lexus vehicles ensure guests will arrive on time and in style without getting lost along the way.
“The addition of the Lexus fleet at Thompson Chicago enhances our guests’ experience, delivering added benefits and enabling them to explore and enjoy all that Chicago has to offer,” noted Steve Shern, general manager of Thompson Chicago.
Also available at Thompson Chicago is a personal chauffeur who will drive guests in the house LS 460 L flagship sedan anywhere within a five-mile radius of the hotel. On-the-go travelers who take advantage of the house car will receive complimentary bottled water and a current edition of the Chicago Tribune newspaper to enjoy while on their worry-free journey. Additionally, guests can easily reply to emails, browse the Internet and stay connected via social media thanks to the car’s free Wi-Fi mobile hotspot functionality.
Use of the cars is available to all guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Lexus owners who book through the Lexus Drivers Site will receive a $100 hotel credit, which can be used during their stay at Thompson Chicago towards food and beverage at Salone Nico or Nico Osteria.
