Vasanoja Suite 102 at the Hyland Hotel offers guests a cozy retreat featuring a queen-size bed, a private bathroom, and a kitchenette featuring a stove, a full-size fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. In the living area, two armchairs and a flatscreen TV provide a cozy place to relax at the end of your day. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, free private parking, and scenic mountain views during their stay.
Important Information About Your Stay
To help ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit, please note the following details about our historic property:
Historic Character
Our hotel is a historic building, and as such, it does not offer some modern amenities such as elevators or ice machines. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy its unique charm.
Self Check-In Experience
We operate on a fully self-check-in model. There is no front desk or on-site staff, allowing for a flexible and private arrival.
Smart Keypad Access
Entry is via a smart keypad located at your door. You will receive a unique access code prior to the start of your stay.
Shared Laundry Facilities
A shared washing machine and dryer are available for guest use on the second floor.
Guest Supplies
Additional coffee, towels, linens, and space heaters are available for your convenience on the second floor.
Downtown Location
The property is located in downtown Palmer. As with any central location, some street noise should be expected, particularly during daytime and evening hours.
Non-Smoking Policy
For the comfort of all guests, smoking is not permitted indoors. Any indoor smoking will result in a $500 cleaning fee per occurrence.
The History
This newly renovated and locally owned property was the first hotel/BnB ever built in Palmer Alaska. It opened for business in 1936 with single rooms renting for $3 a day. We have maintained the historic colonial feel of the building while incorporating modern amenities to ensure our guests a comfortable and safe stay. The Hyland Hotel was officially listed on the federal National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1991. We look forward to sharing a piece of Palmer's history with you!
This Suite is named after the Vasanoja family, who moved to Palmer from Minnesota in 1935 as part of the Matanuska Colony project. Lawrence "Larry" Vasanoja, who moved with his family at the age of eleven, went on to serve in the Army Air Corps in WWII, and, in the years after the war, went on to work at Alaska Sales and Service and manage the Palmer bulk fuel plant, becoming a prominent fixture of Palmer's community. The Vasanoja family's experiences have been preserved through letters archived by the Palmer Museum, offering insights into the challenges and daily life of early colonists in the region.
