Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Nov. 11 2016) – Chance Partners, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of the Hotel Indigo® Tuscaloosa Downtown – an upscale riverfront boutique hotel, minutes from the experience and tradition of the University of Alabama, and only steps away from Tuscaloosa's vibrant entertainment district. Located at 111 Greensboro Avenue, the 91-room hotel debuts as Tuscaloosa’s first riverfront hotel and is Alabama’s first Hotel Indigo property, a brand which is part of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony took place today to give the Tuscaloosa community a glimpse of what the newly opened hotel has to offer.
Mayor Walter Maddox, of The West Alabama Chamber of Commerce was among the distinguished guests in attendance to witness the ribbon-cutting. Local artist, Amy Echols, was present to unveil the Hotel Indigo logo art installation located behind the front desk. Additionally, Tim Harrison, President of Harrison Construction, Judd Bobilin of the development company Chance Partners, and multiple hotel officials were available to provide interviews and guided hotel tours.
Mayor Walter Maddox, said: "In the past decade, working hand-in-hand with the private sector, we have transformed our Central City. To that end, the Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown is an amazing addition into the gateway of West Tuscaloosa, downtown and riverfront neighborhood and it will serve as a focal point to continue the elevation of our community."
The new Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown hotel is uniquely designed to reflect the culture, character and history of the surrounding neighborhood. Guests can relax in spacious guest rooms featuring modern furnishings with twists of bold color – steel grays, navy blue and vivid green – inspired by the adjacent Black Warrior River. Debuting The Lookout, an upscale rooftop bar, Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown greets guests with a craft cocktail menu, local distillery options and light fare. Dining is inspired by Southern culture at the on-site restaurant, Shoal’s Kitchen. Serving breakfast and dinner, Shoal’s Kitchen has partnered with local vendors including Snow’s Bend Farms, Southfresh Farms and Heritage House Coffee & Tea, among others, to offer a fresh, locally sourced menu. Specialty menu items include the Catfish and Hushpuppies, Tuscaloosa Poorboy and Chicken Ala Alabama. At Pure Provisions — a boutique gourmet shoppe within the hotel — neighbors and guests enjoy fresh sandwiches, decadent snacks and beverages.
Guests also have access to a 24-hour fitness center and approximately 1,000 square feet of executive meeting space, a business center and a 2,500 square foot outdoor terrace.
Nestled on the banks of the Black Warrior River, Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown creates a personalized experience with distinctive design and amenities expressing the history and culture of the area. The hotel is ideally located, providing easy access to the University of Alabama campus and the vibrant downtown entertainment district.
For more information on Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown, visit www.indigotuscaloosa.com or call (205) 469-1660.
Hotel Indigo properties participate in IHG's guest loyalty program, IHG® Rewards Club, the industry's first and largest guest loyalty program with nearly 90 million members globally. IHG Rewards Club membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on at www.ihg.com/rewardsclub, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of this hotel or any of IHG's more than 5,000 hotels worldwide.
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown hotel is owned by Chance Partners, LLC and is managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts.
