Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Dec. 8, 2016) – The Hotel Indigo® Tuscaloosa Downtown hotel – 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 – proudly announces the appointment of Mark Karbotly as general manager.
“I am thrilled to work with the established team at the beautiful new Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa property. The vision and purpose the ownership has put into the hotel investment is significant and I am honored to add to its success,” says Mark Karbotly, general manager.
Karbotly previously served as director of operations at Houston Marriott North. He began his 15-year career at Hilton Charlotte Executive Park Hotel serving in a number of leadership positions at Omni Hotels & Resorts, at The Peabody Little Rock and with Hilton Hotels & Resorts including Director of Operations positions.
“We are so pleased to have Mark join the Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa hotel team,” says Chad Finch, vice president of operations Interstate Hotels & Resorts. “With his experience, leadership and ability to grow market share, I believe he will lead this new Hotel Indigo hotel to unprecedented heights.”
At the Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa hotel, guests 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 with breathtaking views of the Black Warrior River and the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Additionally, the hotel is proud to provide guests with Tesla electric car charging stations. Strategically placed, the complimentary charging station allows guests to plug in when convenient and get back on the road quickly to enjoy Tuscaloosa’s distinct Southern charm. The property also features the brand’s Neighborhood Guide, an innovative touchscreen display that connects guests to each other, the local neighborhood and to Hotel Indigo locations and guests around the world. Hotel team members, many of whom are locals themselves, will share their favorite hidden gems with guests looking to explore and discover the neighborhood.
The Lookout, an upscale rooftop bar, offers guests a craft cocktail menu and local distillery options. Dining is inspired by Southern culture at the on-site restaurant, Shoal’s Kitchen. Serving breakfast and dinner, the restaurant has partnered with a seasonally changing cast of local vendors such as Snow’s Bend Farms, Southfresh Farms, Heritage House Coffee & Tea, among others, to offer a fresh, locally sourced menu. Specialty menu items include the Catfish and Hushpuppies, Tuscaloosa Shrimp & Grits and Chicken Ala Alabama. With Pure Provisions — a boutique grab-and-go option within the hotel — neighbors and guests enjoy fresh sandwiches, snacks and beverages.
For more information on the Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown hotel, visit www.indigotuscaloosa.com or call (205) 469-1660.
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown hotel is owned by Chance Partners, LLC and is managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts.
