Hotel Indigo to Open New Location in Huntsville's MidCity

The 112-key hotel is expected to start operations in the next few weeks.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:12pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a polished, geometric model of a modern hotel building, conceptually representing the new Hotel Indigo location in Huntsville's MidCity district.The new Hotel Indigo location in Huntsville's MidCity district represents a strategic investment in the area's growing hospitality and tourism sectors.Huntsville Today

Hotel Indigo is set to open a new location in Huntsville, Alabama's MidCity development in the coming weeks. The five-story hotel features Huntsville-inspired decor, an on-site restaurant, modern meeting space, a fitness center, and is pet-friendly. The $20.5 million project was developed by ViaNova Development and built by Buffalo Construction.

Why it matters

The opening of the new Hotel Indigo location is a significant development for Huntsville's MidCity district, which has seen substantial growth and investment in recent years. The addition of a high-quality, limited-service hotel brand like Indigo is expected to boost tourism and economic activity in the area.

The details

After securing a $20.5 million bridge loan to refinance the construction loan, the Hotel Indigo at MidCity is set to open its doors to guests in the next few weeks. The 112-key hotel features Huntsville-inspired decor and amenities including an on-site restaurant called The Indie, modern meeting space, a fitness center, and pet-friendly accommodations. The project was developed by Chattanooga-based ViaNova Development and built by Kentucky-based Buffalo Construction.

  • ViaNova Development was issued the building permit for the Hotel Indigo project exactly two years ago.
  • The $20.5 million bridge loan that refinanced the construction loan closed on March 31, 2026.
  • The Hotel Indigo at MidCity is expected to begin operations in the next few weeks.

The players

ViaNova Development

A Chattanooga-based real estate development company that was responsible for developing the new Hotel Indigo location in Huntsville's MidCity district.

Buffalo Construction

A Kentucky-based construction company that was hired to build the new Hotel Indigo location in Huntsville.

Forman Capital

A real estate finance firm that provided the $20.5 million bridge loan to refinance the construction loan for the Hotel Indigo project.

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What they’re saying

“We are bullish on high-quality, limited and select-service hospitality assets in growing markets with strong fundamentals. ViaNova Development delivered a well-executed project and we are pleased to provide financing that supports the property's next phase. We look forward to building a strong relationship with the sponsor.”

— Brett Forman, Forman Capital Managing Partner

What’s next

The Hotel Indigo at MidCity is expected to open to guests in the coming weeks, marking a significant milestone for the MidCity development and Huntsville's hospitality industry.

The takeaway

The opening of the new Hotel Indigo location in Huntsville's MidCity district is a positive sign for the continued growth and development of the area. The addition of a high-quality, limited-service hotel brand is expected to boost tourism and economic activity, further cementing MidCity's status as a thriving mixed-use destination in the region.