Wylie Inn and Conference Center

Clean rooms, friendly staff and nice place to stay. Only complaint I would have is the bed was very uncomfortable.

My Wife and I Stayed in the Hotel side of Wylie after having our wedding at their wedding venue in the Tupper Manor building.
The Review for the wedding venue side can be seen here:
The Inn side is much larger once you’re inside, as the outside leads you to believe it is much smaller. The room was pretty standard for a 3 star hotel, I’d equate it to staying at a Fairfield Inn or Comfort inn, very basic. The Breakfast area is a one man show and has only a few offerings, the gentleman running it the morning we ate there was nice and hospitable, the food wasn’t bad. The Inn has nice views if you take a walk outside, although the view from our room was of the parking lot.

There are so many great reasons to get married here! The venue is beautiful, the food is SPECTACULAR, and guest accommodations are directly on-​site. The event venue is picturesque and offers the best scenery for photos and video. I was truly happy with everything listed above.
Tupper Manor has everything you need to create a 5 star wedding. In my opinion, the Inn has a lot of work to do in order to catch up to the event space. There seems to be a disconnect between the two. For example, I was disappointment to find that only 1 front desk agent was working a sold out night with 3 wedding parties on-​site. (I know this because I was told there were 2 other wedding parties aside from my own that had blocked off rooms at the inn.) This creates aggravation, not only for the guests, but for the front desk agent I’m sure.
There was another review, that mentioned the feeling of being «bait and switched.» (you can find this review under the «Tupper Manor» page on Unilocal.) I couldn’t agree more with this statement. Based on what I know, there seems to be a lot of staff turnover (at least in the last year.) Our sales manager and event manager are no longer with Tupper Manor/​Wylie Inn. I trusted the information provided to me when we booked and throughout the planning process, I was disappointed to discover that important details were not communicated internally OR communicated and not executed on our wedding day. I won’t get into the small details here, but based on my personal experience, it appears this place is a wedding factory and the staff/​management can easily forget that for us, this is our one and only wedding day.
I am confident anyone who falls in love with Tupper Manor/​Wylie Inn, should get married here. We were very happy with the banquet staff and food! Despite my personal experience, I have read amazing reviews. Problems (large or small) will arise no matter where you decide to get married, but it’s how the management team handles your problem that will make the difference and that’s where they missed the mark. This is a major factor that differentiates 3 star versus 5 star service.

My husband and I visited Salem for the day and needed a place to stay one night. This place was close to Salem and available although not inexpensive for the area. The setting is beautiful, but the room was meant for one person. It was way too small for us. We like a queen bed, but the room itself felt like a little box with low ceilings and very little floor space. There was no luggage rack. Both suitcases went on the floor. It should be a single room only.

NEVER STAY HERE !!! Do yourself a favor and stay in Boston at the W or anywhere that has a decent room & bathroom… The bar café closes at 9.30…the room ceiling height height was 7 feet…
The bathroom was old and moldy… Front desk staff rude as they have you by the balls as there is nothing else around…
Tell your friends NOT to have their weddings here… Photos of moldy bathroom coming…

We called this hotel for a reservation. They told us to come in the next day. When we showed up, they told us the cost of the room would be three times what they said the night before. And even though we had a coupon for a certain rate, they wouldn’t honor it. Wouldn’t give these creeps a penny. They are liars.

This hotel claims a a 3 star status which is an overstatement at best. Room small, cob webs hanging from the ceiling, towels old and torn, no tub, just a small shower in the room. The restaurant was a joke out of most items on the dinner menu. Front seat staff in the evening was pleasant but the African American lady who manned the front desk upon my check out was very rude. I would not recommend staying here.

This place is way too overpriced for a tiny closet of a room and continental breakfast is not even included in the cost. If you want to have a conversation with more than one other person in your room at eleven pm on a Saturday night, be prepared to have management knocking on your door multiple times. I paid way too much money to be treated like a child being grounded by management.

Tiny room that they called a standard. The restaurant tastes like a high schooler in culinary was the head chef. Most importantly, the front desk used the wrong card to pay for the room. The most frightening part about it is that the only way they had access to the card they used was from the restaurant. We never even gave the desk the card they used. Overall, it was in a good location but we won’t be going back. There was a lack of customer service and the hotel seemed more like a moratorium.

My wife and I were traveling to Bar Harbor from Boston and found this hotel through a Price Line last minute deal (we were scheduled to stay at the Red Roof in Salem but this place was $ 5 more and closer to our destinations).
Check in was quick and easy; parking was free and the hotel is next to a conference center with a beautiful fountain on the main lawn.
The room is designed for one person and comparable to a Club Quarters (i.e., the bed is full/​queen size, no bath tub, TV is about 26″). The hotel was very empty and quiet for a Sunday night.
No breakfast but parking is free, as is wi fi. Free coffee available (via Keurig) and there is an on-​site restaurant that serves booze and breakfast (we did not try it, however). There is also a beach behind the property, but we did not have time to check it out.
The property is about a 5 – 10 min drive from Beverly and Salem, which offers a number of restaurants and taverns as well as history on the witch trials.
Overall, nothing too special… better than the Red Roof, clean and comfy for one night, and a good stop if you are traveling northwards and don’t mind staying out in the ‘burbs.

I don’t know why people have difficulty finding this Inn. Signs are clearly marked and visible off of Hale Street. And then you follow signs on the property. I am a Livery Driver and my GPS took me right there. The previous Taxi driver who couldn’t find it… either didn’t have GPS or didn’t know the area.

Hotel is nice but we stayed there after a wedding and the wedding ended at 10. So did the party. The bar closes at 9:30 and every single common area was locked up. The staff was unaccommodating and horribly rude. I felt like a college freshman.

This hotel is fine, but damn is it boring. I was torn here– because it’s not like it’s a dump or the service is terrible. It just lacks character. It’s sterile. The rooms are kind of small, but clean. I don’t know what else to say. I guess if a hotel was constructed as an ode to a pencil salesman or a CPA, this would be it. There’s a little bar/​restaurant off the lobby… but it should probably be populated by the management team at a box factory or some people who make paperclips for a living.
If you are staying by the college, it’s a fine choice. I just wouldn’t make it a destination or anything, you know?

It’s a shame I had to even give this NIGHTMARE a star at all!!! We arrived at the Inn and were informed that they had a Nor’easter (which I knew as I was on Cape Cod for it) had taken out their electricity, fair enough, but that was 4 DAYS prior. We were told there was NO heat PERIOD!!! We were not offered anything! Okay, lets make the best of this… Not happening, crap just kept rolling down hill!!! We were never told the Vending machines were broken, I could not even get a coke, Ice NOPE no ice either, the restaurant surely has to the bright spot… HA, ya right!!! Of the entire menu, TWO items were available… I was so DONE, DONE, DONE!!! Then they tried to put me in a room WITH heat… Hummm so unless I complained they were content leaving me in a room with NO heat! I demanded my money be refunded and thankfully they did… I was the ONLY thing pleasant about this business. I would NOT recommend this Inn to my worst enemy!

I was in the area for business and needed a place to stay. I am a frequent business traveler and while not super high maintenance, I definitely need certain conveniences.
The Wylie Inn has plenty of easy and convenient parking. Checking in, the women at the front desk were lovely and welcoming and provided me with essential information (how to log-​onto wi-​fi). The room was spotless, wi-​fi had a strong signal and was very easy to log onto and the windows open (fresh air). The bathroom was also spotless. The fitness center is on the bottom floor but has normal windows across two walls — which also open. There are two good treadmills, an eliptical, recumbant bike and free weights and a good television with a working remote.
The food is the only reason i did not give the Wylie Inn five stars. The breakfast menu will work for most people. There is a basic continental buffet and two hot entrée choices plus decent coffee. Dinner was not fabulous, mostly sandwiches and some bar food. I drove into town to get (an expensive) dinner. It was not ideal because the Wylie Inn is on a busy road and there is not anything within walking distance, but overall i would definitely recommend this place to a friend or a colleague.

When I first found out I was attending a company workshop here, I wasn’t too thrilled. I kept lamenting the fact it wasn’t in Boston. But after having spent a few days there, I had a change of heart.
First off, the Wylie Inn is located in a beautiful part of Massachusetts. I was there right as autumn was starting to get chilly. The foliage and crisp air made for a great atmosphere. As for the rooms, they had exactly what they needed for a comfortable stay. The beds were easy to sleep on and the showers were hot with lots of pressure.
I could speak to the conference center section, but it would mostly have to do with the abundance of food that was available during the whole workshop. I’m pretty sure most of the food options were catered by the Inn itself. Being vegan, I didn’t think I’d have much to eat but there were always vegan options provided and they were pretty good.
So if you’re planning one of these events, or are attending one at the Wylie Inn, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.

Finding the Wylie Inn and Conference Center can be a little tricky! Located on the campus of Endicott College, the beautiful inn blends a little too well with the rest of the conference center and other facilities that surround it.
I used a livery service to get here and the driver who took me here as well as brought me back to the airport had one heck of time finding the front door! Indeed, I had to jump out of the car at one point and speak to an employee before getting to the entrance.
Even funnier was watching the driver who came to take me to the airport circle the lot over and over again before finally seeing my frantic motions to come in my direction.
Still, all things considered this is a nice place to stay. While the rooms reflect a sensible and compact use of space, they amenities are modern and in good condition. Upon further reflection, I’d love to visit here in Autumn when the leaves are turning or perhaps early June. The fountain, along with the lake side local make for a beautiful setting.
The food here is excellent, and the service is above standard.
Indeed, this is a very good inn!

My friend was getting married at the Misselwood, so we stayed here. The layout is really weird. It’s kind of like an L shape, but the elevator was pretty much towards the end of the long side of the L. The G floor has pretty low ceilings and the walls are thin.

I was at Tupper Manor over the weekend for a friend’s wedding. I’d never been, so I didn’t know what to expect (other than what I’d seen on the website).
When we pulled up, the first thing we wondered was where to park! There was a very efficient (and funny) guard, telling people where to park. It was a bit weird having the cars parked basically next to where the outdoor ceremony took place, but oh well!
We could not have had better weather — sunny yet with a cool breeze. The chairs were set up so that the guests were facing the giant fountain (the Manor was behind us) and the bridal party walked out of the manor and down the (LONG) aisle to the fountain. BEAUTIFUL. So picturesque.
The cocktail hour and reception were inside the Manor. The drinks (I had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and a Cosmo) were strong and tasty. The appetizers were yummy — I could not get enough of the not-​so-​mini Beef Wellingtons; the Coconut Chicken was tasty, but a bit dry; the bacon-​wrapped scallops were apparently delish; and the mozzarella-​tomato bruschettas with pesto were actually way more flavorful than expected (and on soft bread, which was a nice treat).
It’s was a bit awkward to have people crammed into the «dance floor» room to watch the first dance, but that’s how places like this — mansions/​manors that are divided into rooms — tend to be set up for weddings.
The food was some of the best wedding food (not including my own, of course!) that I’ve had. I had the filet mignon, which was a huge piece of perfectly cooked steak. I am usually hesitant to order steak at weddings, as it’s hard to cook steak for that many people well, but they succeeded at Tupper Manor! The mashed potatoes were creamy, but clumpy (as I like it) and the asparagus side was roasted nicely. The salad was ok — nothing amazing.
Overall, if someone asked me whether they will enjoy a wedding at Tupper Manor (as a guest), I would say yes!

Attention brides and grooms to be! If you are searching for a fabulous wedding venue on the North Shore, look no further. The Tupper Manor located at the Wylie Conference Center is a beautiful location.
We went to a fantastic wedding there this weekend; a place, in all the years I’ve lived here and with all the weddings I’ve attended, I had never been to this place before. I do remember what it’s like to be on the hunt for just the right place to host your nuptials so here is a big tip, dear Unilocal friends. This location really has it all from water views, to the beautiful historic manor itself, to the incredible water fountain and the lovely grounds. What I learned about the place from their website is that an architect by the name of Guy Lowell, who also did the Boston Musuem of Fine Arts (now that’s good cred) designed the Tupper Manor in 1901 for a Canadian family. Years later, Endicott College which is right next door, purchased the property and now the whole compound (which includes the conference center and inn) is used for a variety of things. But the piece de resistance is the manor. As you drive up to the manor you note the lush lawn and come upon a most spectacular gushing water fountain. It reminded me, on a smaller more manageable scale of a wedding we went to years ago at one of the Newport mansions. This is grand but less over the top. The wedding ceremony was held outdoors on the impeccably manicured lawn facing the fountain. Pretty, pretty, pretty! Afterward, we entered the manor and found ourselves in a beautiful foyer. This is where the cocktail hour was held with two rooms off to the side where there were bars set up. It was nice to have the two bars as there was never much of a wait to get a drink. The foyer opens up to what I was calling an atrium but what I later learned they call the conservatory. I told my husband this is what I want our next sun porch to look like. I guess I really want a conservatory. (The last time I used that word I was playing the game Clue). It was simply a spectacular room all glass enclosed with a view out to the ocean… or Beverly/​Salem Harbor really. Gorgeous. The food was delicious. I assume, but don’t know for sure, that Tupper Manor handles the catering. The wait staff was excellent with seamless service. The foyer later was used as a most excellent dance floor.
So brides and grooms, if the North Shore is your locale, go check this place out… it’s really something special. Hmm… maybe my husband and I can renew our vows and have a big bash here…