Local by Loews Hotels - Downtown Chicago

Dive into Local Culture with Local by Loews Hotels

Experience Chicago's heart at Loews Chicago Hotel. Local by Loews is your gateway to our vibrant community. Connect with passionate makers, talented vendors, and inspiring artisans who shape our neighborhood's unique character. Enjoy select events and workshops, exclusive perks, and curated cultural recommendations that bring our community to life.


Here's a taste of what Local by Loews Chicago offers:


A Scoop of Chicago

A Scoop of Chicago

Some of the best travel memories are made over ice cream.

Located just a short walk from the Loews Chicago Hotel, Museum of Ice Cream Chicago brings together imagination, nostalgia, and plenty of sweet treats for an experience that's just as fun for kids as it is for adults. As part of our Local by Loews program, hotel guests receive an exclusive discount to visit one of Chicago's most colorful attractions.

The partnership also plays a starring role in Loews on 66, our celebration of the iconic route connecting Chicago and St. Louis. Museum of Ice Cream will be featuring an exclusive French Toast ice cream flavor inspired by the classic roadside diners that made Route 66 famous. The limited-edition flavor serves up a nostalgic taste of the open road, one scoop at a time.

Throughout the year, guests may also discover special activations between the two brands, including summer pop-ups at Streeterville Social, where Museum of Ice Cream will bring the exclusive flavor directly to the rooftop for tastings and family-friendly experiences.

For our youngest travelers, the partnership extends beyond dessert. As part of our Loews Little Legends STEAM Explorers program, children can explore the science behind ice cream through a fun, interactive activity sheet that introduces concepts like freezing, melting, and food science in an engaging way.

Whether you're planning a family getaway, exploring the neighborhood, or simply looking for a uniquely Chicago experience, this partnership offers a sweet way to discover the city.


Take an Adventure Through the World of Books

Take an Adventure Through the World of Books

Loews Chicago Hotel has launched an exciting partnership with Big City Readers, a local research-based education company specializing in the development of reading. Through this partnership, young travelers are invited to embark on thrilling adventures both in the pages of their favorite books and during their travels. Guests can enjoy a selection of bedtime stories from the hotel’s Bedtime Book Cart, including hand-picked summer selections from Miss Beth of Big City Readers. Peruse our cart in the lobby and ask a front desk agent to check one out.

Virtual Story Time with Miss Beth from Big City Readers*

Our youngest travelers will be swept away to a sweet slumber with an exclusive perk as a guest of ours. You can now get access to a one-of-a-kind virtual story time with Miss Beth as she takes you on an adventure through the Tale of Peter Rabbit.

*Exclusive for Loews Chicago Guests