It is a 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure with a front-gable roof and a glass-enclosed porch that has been converted to hotel rooms which extend across the front of the building.

Its establishment was an indication that private capital saw Palmer as an attractive business location and contributed to a feeling of permanence in the new town.

The Hylands bought a lot of land from John Bugge, a pre-colony homesteader, in what is now downtown Palmer, and began building the hotel.

The new owners worked with tenants to help them find new accommodations and plan for moving expenses by refunding all deposits, forgiving late rent, forgiving late fees, and even allowing tenants to live rent free for their final month on the property.

The new building boasts a total of four 1-bedroom suites and four hotel rooms, all with queen beds, desks, flat screen TVs, coffee makers, Wi-Fi, and most importantly, their own private bathrooms.

In addition to repairs and upgrades, the new owners have incorporated unique design elements including built in stained glass features, custom doors, custom stair handrails, and accommodations which maximize the efficiency of the rooms while maintaining a comfortable, historical, and unique boutique feel for the newly renovated Hyland Hotel.