The Lyall

5.0 star property
Luxury boutique hotel near Royal Botanic Gardens

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The Lyall

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Classic Room, Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Front of property
Interior
Interior

Overview of The Lyall

9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Restaurant
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  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

16 Murphy Street, South Yarra, VIC, 3141
  • Popular LocationCucinetta1 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Final Step1 min walk
  • Popular LocationChapel Street8 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Botanic Gardens15 min walk
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Room options

Classic Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Lyall)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Lyall)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

The Lyall is located in South Yarra, a neighborhood in Melbourne, and is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Melbourne Arts Centre and Princess Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Melbourne Central. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Melbourne Cricket Ground or Rod Laver Arena. Practice your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 15 min walk
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 3 min drive
  • Albert Park Lake - 3 min drive
  • Rod Laver Arena - 4 min drive
  • Melbourne Arts Centre - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • South Yarra Station - 3 min walk
  • Southern Cross Station - 6 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Master Roll Vietnam - 4 min walk
  • Republic - 3 min walk
  • Nora Thai Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Canecutters - 4 min walk
  • Cosi Bar Ristorante - 3 min walk

About this property

The Lyall

Luxury boutique hotel refurbished in 2022 and located near Melbourne Cricket Ground
Located close to Prahran Market and Como House, The Lyall provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. The onsite local and international cuisine restaurant, Bistro Lyall, features garden views and brunch. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • 1 meeting room, tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lyall have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch HDTVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and free tea bags/instant coffee

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 45 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 45 for adults and AUD 45 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Lyall
  • The Lyall Champagne Bar

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 439 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - August 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 150

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 45 for adults and AUD 45 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 45 per night
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lyall
Lyall Hotel
Lyall Hotel South Yarra
Lyall South Yarra
The Lyall Hotel
The Lyall Hotel Spa
The Lyall South Yarra
The Lyall Hotel South Yarra

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lyall pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lyall?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lyall on Mar 31, 2024 start from $185.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Lyall?

Valet parking is available for AUD 45 per night.

What time is check-in at The Lyall?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Lyall?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 150 (subject to availability).

Where is The Lyall located?

Located in South Yarra, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Gardens and Prahran Market. Como House and Melbourne Cricket Ground are also within 2 mi (3 km). South Yarra Station is only a 3-minute walk and Prahran Station is 17 minutes.

The Lyall Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 471 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 471 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 471 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 471 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 471 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds. Great location in South Melbourne. Convenient access to metro line and walking distance to St Kilda and Pranhan. Free laundry was awesome. Bathroom could use a little reno. Internet access a bit slow
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and great location. Rooms are comfortable and well kept
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff in great location. Breakfasts were very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Joel, Mt Martha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location in South Yarra is perfect. Staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020