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The Lyall

Property class: 5 and above

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a name sign, and a railing.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery through sheer curtains.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a chair.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A narrow pathway with white walls, large planters, and a sculpture of a rabbit.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is $293
$267 nightly
$293 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

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16 Murphy Street, South Yarra, VIC, 3141
  • Place, Chapel Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Prahran Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic

A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a small table with a book and a candle.

Classic

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery through sheer curtains.

Classic Balcony

  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with greenery.

Executive Room

  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Yarra Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small round table, a bench, a chair, and a mirror.

Yarra Suite

  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a small table with a book and a candle.

Yarra Terrace

  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery through sheer curtains.

Deluxe Suite

  • 936 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Maple Suite

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

Maple Suite

  • Garden view
  • 947 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Domain Suite

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a small side table. There is a dining area with a table and chairs visible in the background.

Domain Suite

  • 947 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in Melbourne (South Yarra), The Lyall is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Gardens and Prahran Market. .This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Como House and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Melbourne Cricket Ground.

What's nearby

  • Toorak Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chapel Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jam Factory - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prahran Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ned's Bake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cosi Bar Ristorante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪France-Soir - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Snow Monkey Ramen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Master Roll Vietnam - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Lyall

The Lyall offers 51 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at The Lyall Bistro & Bar, a bistro where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Lyall Bistro & Bar - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • Covered, secured valet parking on site (AUD 70 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; AUD 45 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Lyall Bistro & Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - February 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • 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 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 60.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 45 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: AUD 70 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property class

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

The Lyall Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 530 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay we thoroughly enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeus Paris feeling hotel, love the Lyall & will comeback again & again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious Executive suite, spotless room, excellent location, beautiful soaking tub and pretty outdoor seating for breakfast or lunch. Loved this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are wonderful Our third stay and we were again made to feel so welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stay any very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property, friendly and exceedingly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful room in a lovely boutiquehotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic service. Well kept and clean room, an all round great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this boutique hotel in a great neighborhood and close to everywhere, highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to cafes,,restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay at The Lyall. The room was stylish and generous - and very clean! The staff were welcoming and always helpful during our stay. And the location of the hotel was perfect, just off the shops and cafes of Toorak Rd. The only thing we missed at The Lyall was a gym.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The Lyall is truly an exceptional hotel very discreet but luxurious and right in the heart of South Yarra.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Sophisticated hotel through and through. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable. The main entry/ shared facilities and bar area were wonderful. The staff were lovely and welcoming. Not to mention the hotel was located in a great spot. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The paris of south yarra

Lovely staff, super quiet and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel bed i have slept in, great size room and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Loved this hotel The perfect boutique Rooms were beautiful and very clean Milton Brown toiletries The common areas were delightful The staff were friendly and helpful Perfectly situated just two mi it's walk to South Yarra shops and cafes Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely gorgeous hotel, the bedding was so comfortable, the rooms beautifully styled and loved the area it was located also. The staff were all very friendly and professional. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The position and be property are fabulous but by far the best feature of The Lyall is the staff. They were amazing. I’ve stayed in a multitude of nice hotels in Melbourne and this is now my favourite will only stay here from now on.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Its like a home from home. lovely and new.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous, every little detail covered. My only regret is not trying the Lyall club!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025