FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about staying, meeting and celebrating at the Wylie Inn, Wylie Center and Tupper Manor at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts. Don’t see your question? Call us at 978-867-1800 or get in touch.  

Staying at the Wylie Inn

Where is the Wylie Inn?

The Wylie Inn is a 91-room seaside hotel at 295 Hale Street in Beverly, Massachusetts, on the Endicott College campus. It sits on 10 oceanfront acres on Boston’s North Shore, 23 miles from Boston and 20 miles from Logan International Airport.

 

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in at the Wylie Inn is 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.

 

Can I check in early?

Early check-in depends on room availability and is never guaranteed. Call the front desk the morning you arrive and we’ll give you our best estimate.

 

What is included in my rate?

Every stay at the Wylie Inn includes free parking, free high-speed Wi-Fi, the business center, the fitness center, and complimentary coffee and tea.

 

Does the Wylie Inn have a beach?

Yes. Every guest at the Wylie Inn has direct beach access. The beach is open dawn to dusk, weather permitting.

 

Is there a pool?

No. The Wylie Inn does not have a pool, but the ocean is a short walk from your room.

 

What is in the guest rooms?

Rooms at the Wylie Inn include signature pillow-top queen beds, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, bath amenities, a mini-fridge, a coffee maker, an iron and ironing board, a garment steamer, and a laptop-sized safe.

 

Is there a microwave?

Rooms do not have microwaves. The first, second and third floors each have a microwave, an ice and filtered water machine, and a Keurig single-serve coffee maker for guest use.

 

Is there a fitness center?

Yes. The Wylie Inn’s newly renovated fitness center has cardio equipment and free weights, and it is included in every stay.

 

Is there a business center?

Yes. There is a guest computer with printing in the lobby, and a full-service business center in the conference center with printers, a copier, fax and PCs.

 

Is there a restaurant on site?

The Wylie Inn does not have a full-service restaurant. Doc’s Cocktails & Coffee in the lobby serves a light breakfast, casual lunch, evening appetizers and handcrafted cocktails. Call 978-867-1800 for current hours.

 

Is there room service?

No. The front desk can recommend local restaurants that deliver to the Wylie Inn, and hundreds of North Shore restaurants are a short drive away.

 

Are pets allowed?

Pets are not allowed at the Wylie Inn. Service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are welcome. The front desk can recommend pet boarding nearby.

 

Do you offer accessibility accommodations?

Yes. If you or anyone in your party needs accessibility accommodations, contact the front desk before you arrive so we can best assist you. Service animals, as defined by the ADA, are welcome. Read our full accessibility policy.

 

Is the Wylie Inn smoke-free?

Yes. The Wylie Inn is 100% smoke-free, inside guest rooms and public areas. Guests may smoke only in designated outdoor areas. Smoking in a guest room carries a $250 fee.

 

Are there laundry facilities?

No. The Wylie Inn does not have guest laundry facilities.

 

Is there a concierge?

The Wylie Inn does not have a concierge desk for hotel guests, but the front desk team knows the North Shore well and is happy to help with reservations, tours and directions. Meeting groups at the Wylie Center have a dedicated conference concierge.

 

Are there electric car chargers?

Yes. The Wylie Inn has electric car chargers on site.

 

Do you offer discounts?

Yes. AAA members save up to 15% with a membership card at check-in, and the Wylie Inn offers rates for government employees and AARP members. See Specials & Packages.

 

Meetings and Conferences

What is the Wylie Center?

The Wylie Center is an IACC-certified conference center on the Endicott College campus in Beverly, Massachusetts. It has more than 20 meeting rooms and more than 17,000 square feet of event space, with the 91-room Wylie Inn on the same oceanfront property.

 

Is the Wylie Center IACC certified?

Yes. The Wylie Center and Tupper Manor are certified by the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). Learn what that means for your meeting.

 

Can attendees stay on site?

Yes. The Wylie Inn’s 91 guest rooms are on the same property as the meeting rooms.

 

What is the largest meeting room?

The Beverly Room, the Wylie Center’s junior ballroom, seats up to 175 guests theater-style under tall post-and-beam ceilings. Tupper Manor seats up to 190 for a dinner.

 

Is AV included?

The Wylie Center has built-in meeting technology and an on-site events team. Meeting packages include an LCD projector, a screen, a whiteboard, up to three flipcharts and internet access.

 

Is catering on site?

Yes. The Wylie Center’s chefs create menus around regional cuisine, using locally grown and organic ingredients when available.

 

Do you offer meeting packages?

Yes. The Day Meeting Package covers a general session room, continuous refreshment breaks, lunch, AV, internet and all administrative fees at one daily per-person price. The Complete Meeting Package adds overnight rooms at the Wylie Inn, plus breakfast and dinner. See Meeting Packages or request information.

 

Will we have a dedicated planner?

Yes. Every meeting at the Wylie Center has an experienced conference planner, plus a conference concierge and on-site technical support.

 

Do you offer team-building activities?

Yes. The Wylie Center offers a variety of team-building activities and training programs. Ask the planning team for options.

 

Can I see floor plans or take a virtual tour?

Yes. Floor plans and the corporate brochure are on the Meetings & Events page, and you can take a virtual tour of the Wylie Center.

 

How do I get a proposal?

Fill out a Request for Proposal and the Wylie Center’s planning staff will be in touch.

 

Where can I find planning ideas?

Read Notes from the North Shore, our blog, for planning guides and ideas.

 
 

How do we arrange accessibility accommodations or dietary needs for our meeting?

Contact your event manager at least one month before your event, and we’ll plan for any accessibility accommodations or dietary needs in your group. Service animals, as defined by the ADA, are welcome. Our facilities are not pet-friendly, and only service animals are permitted. Read our full accessibility policy.

Weddings and Celebrations

Where are weddings held?

Weddings are held at Tupper Manor, a 1901 waterfront manor on the Endicott College campus in Beverly, with an oceanside lawn, a private beach and signature fountains.

 

What kinds of events does Tupper Manor host?

Tupper Manor hosts formal weddings, casual clambakes and barbecues, showers, galas, milestone celebrations, and bar and bat mitzvahs.

 

How many guests can Tupper Manor hold?

Tupper Manor seats up to 190 guests for a dinner, and its glass-enclosed Conservatory seats 150. For a casual outdoor event, the grounds hold up to 1,000 guests.

 

Can our wedding guests stay on site?

Yes. The Wylie Inn offers wedding room blocks in its 91 seaside rooms, steps from Tupper Manor.

 

Is catering in-house?

Yes. Couples build their menu with the Tupper Manor chefs, who focus on regional cuisine and locally grown ingredients.

 

Can we have our ceremony at Tupper Manor?

Yes. Couples can say their vows on the Tupper Manor lawn, facing the fountain with the mansion and the Atlantic Ocean behind them. Indoor ceremonies are also available.

 

What spaces are inside Tupper Manor?

Tupper Manor has a Ballroom for cocktail hour, with floor-to-ceiling French doors and a chandelier over the dance floor. The doors open onto the glass-enclosed, oceanfront Conservatory, which seats 150 for dinner, and the Garden Room adds seating for 40 more. The Library and the Oval Room work well for bars and dessert, and the mansion also has a billiards room and a hospitality suite.

 

Does Tupper Manor host weddings year-round?

Yes. Tupper Manor hosts weddings and events all year long.

 

Are planning and catering included?

Yes. Tupper Manor’s wedding packages are fully customizable and include professional planning and catering. See packages and menus.

 

Does Tupper Manor host holiday parties and private events?

Yes. Tupper Manor hosts holiday celebrations, milestone celebrations and private parties, with the same waterfront setting and events team as its weddings.

 

Where can I find wedding ideas?

Read Notes from the North Shore, our blog, for ideas and inspiration.

 
 

Can you accommodate guests with accessibility or dietary needs?

Yes. Contact your event manager at least one month before your celebration so we can plan for any accessibility accommodations or dietary needs among your guests. Service animals, as defined by the ADA, are welcome. Read our full accessibility policy.

Tupper Manor

What is Tupper Manor?

Tupper Manor is a Georgian waterfront mansion built in 1901 as the summer home of Bryce James Allan and his wife, Anna Palfrey, of the Allan Line shipping company. Boston architect Guy Lowell, who designed the Museum of Fine Arts, drew the plans. Endicott College acquired the estate in 1943 and named it Tupper Hall, after the college’s second president, Dr. Eleanor Tupper.

 

Can I tour Tupper Manor?

Yes. Call the events team at 978-867-1800 or request information to set up a tour.

 

Endicott College

Is the Wylie Inn part of Endicott College?

Yes. The Wylie Inn, Wylie Center and Tupper Manor are on the Endicott College campus in Beverly, and they partner with the college’s hospitality program.

 

Can families walk to Endicott events?

Yes. The Wylie Inn is on campus, a short walk from most college events.

 

Who was Doc Wylie?

Dr. Richard “Doc” E. Wylie led Endicott College for more than three decades. Doc’s Cocktails & Coffee in the Wylie Inn lobby is named in his honor.

 
 

Are Wylie Center and Tupper Manor open to the Endicott community?

Yes. Wylie Center & Tupper Manor at Endicott College is committed to providing equal access to events, programs and services for all guests, students, staff, faculty and community members.

Getting Here

How far is the Wylie Inn from Logan Airport?

The Wylie Inn is about 20 miles from Boston Logan International Airport, roughly 35 minutes by car depending on traffic. A taxi costs about $40 to $50 each way.

 

Is there a shuttle?

The Wylie Inn does not have a shuttle. The front desk can share local taxi numbers.

 

Is parking free?

Yes. Parking is free for all Wylie Inn guests in the lot outside the inn.

 

How do I get there by car?

From Route 128 North, take Exit 48 (Grapevine Road, Beverly Farms). Full directions are on the Getting Here page.