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The Lyall

5.0 star property

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property
Reception
Domain Suite | Living area | 55-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, streaming services
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
16 Murphy Street, South Yarra, VIC, 3141
  • Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rod Laver Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Balcony

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Maple Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Maple Suite

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Domain Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Domain Suite

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Lyall

5-star hotel in South Yarra
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
The Lyall offers 51 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in February 2024.

The Lyall is a smoke-free property.

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 - 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).
The Lyall Bar - Overlooking the garden, this Champagne bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Greek, Turkish

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

  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (AUD 60 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 Bar
  • The Lyall Bistro

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • 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
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

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

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

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 45 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: AUD 60 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 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
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

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

The Lyall Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 504 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this boutique hotel in a great neighborhood and close to everywhere, highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
What a wonderful, boutique hotel right in the heart of South Yarra - 5 star luxury. The rooms are beautifully appointed with the most comfortable bed, pillows and linens. Dyson hair dryer! Perfect spot to meet a friend for a coffee or wine as well. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecylia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our executive suite was spacious, luxurious and an absolute delight to enjoy. We loved the bathtub, the bed and the balcony. We felt like Parisians being able to walk everywhere - from exercising around the Botanical Gardens to fine dining down Toorak Road and splurging on Chapel St. We loved our stay at the Lyall. It was the best wedding anniversary we experienced- and we’ve had 17 so far!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Experience Melbourne neighbourhood. Staff excellent. John helped us organize a day trip to the peninsula which was delightful. Great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous place to base oneself in Melbourne. The rooms are well appointed and quiet. I understand dining options will increase shortly. It is a shame the bar closes so early (8pm), which means hotel residents can't enjoy a post dinner drink before going to bed. The proximity to the Tan is great, and the leafy streets around the hotel are lovely. Sadly, Toorak Road and Chapel Street have changed a bit, but other areas are within easy taxi distance, or a lovely walk. We would stay again. Thank you Lyall Team.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its like a home from home. lovely and new.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emirhan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hevin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teisha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, friendly and exceedingly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You have a serious problem in that the door into the building every time its opened lets the cold south Westerlies blow on the first 3 or4 and more nearest tables. and the fireplace warms the staff but not the customers who sit at the northern end of the sitting room Sadly the bedroom design has lost the ability to sit comfortably even with a guest for two to read and or use a a desk .The light from the verandah is now wasted. One bath maybe used once a fortnight is just a waste of space. Bed extremely comfortable single lights everwhere look nice but are fairly useless
Stayed 1 night in May 2024