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4.7 out of 5

"Very nice staff and great location. Rooms are comfortable and well kept " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 24 Feb 2020

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Melbourne awaits you at The Lyall. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Royal Botanic Gardens and Prahran Market. Highlights at this boutique hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies, and LCD TVs.

The restaurant, Bistro Lyall, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. The Lyall Champagne Bar is the hotel's own Champagne bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. 439 square feet (41 square meters) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business center and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site.

With a stay at this 5-star South Yarra hotel, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Como House and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Classic Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$290* Per night/room 31 Mar. - 1 Apr.

Suite (Lyall)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite (Lyall)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Room, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Lyall ratings based on 213 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Lyall

Everyone (95) Couples (85) Business (1) Family (29)
5 out of 5
Very nice staff and great location. Rooms are comfortable and well kept

Posted by on 24 Feb. 2020

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24 Feb. 2020 by Paige

Thanks for your kind review. We hope to welcome you back to the hotel another time soon.

5 out of 5
Wonderful staff in great location. Breakfasts were very good.

Posted by on 2 Feb. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Feb. 2020 by Mat

Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 16 Jan. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

19 Jan. 2020 by Mat

Thank you for your positive review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

5 out of 5
Great position, small friendly hotel , fantastic staff

Posted by on 6 Jan. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Jan. 2020 by Mat

Thank you for your great review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

3 out of 5

Posted by on 29 Dec. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Dec. 2019 by Mat

Thank you for your review. We trust you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

5 out of 5
Comfortable and pleasant stay Chicken sandwich for lunch on the day of our arrival was very nice

Posted by on 29 Dec. 2019

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29 Dec. 2019 by Mat

Thank you for your review. It's great to see you enjoyed your stay and the chicken sandwichs. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

4 out of 5
Elegant and quiet. Breakfast menu could be more exciting.

Posted by on 8 Dec. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Dec. 2019 by Mat

Thank you for your review. It's lovely to see you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

5 out of 5
A real find. Decor may be a little dated but the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed, the staff are excellent and it’s blissfully quiet but close to the city

Posted by on 5 Dec. 2019

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5 Dec. 2019 by Mat

Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm happy to see you had such a relaxing stay with us and that you found our staff to be so helpful. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

5 out of 5
Exceptional value in ideal location. Very comfortable accessible with excellent facilities.

Posted by on 2 Dec. 2019

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2 Dec. 2019 by Mat

Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

2 out of 5
am not happy about reception cashing the $100 deposit without reason or authorisation, please reverse the charge, or will claim it back through amex but will not consider staying there again!!!!.

Posted by on 24 Nov. 2019

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25 Nov. 2019 by Mat

Thank you for contacting me regarding this. The Pre-authorisation taken on check-in is used by the hotel as a guarantee against extra's and damages and is common place in hotels around the world. If no extra's are consumed during your stay this amount is released by your bank. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss this further. Kind regards, Mat Reservations Manager

About the The Lyall Hotel and Spa

Location 16 Murphy Street, South Yarra, VIC 3141

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 439 square feet (41 square meters) and includes conference space. A health club, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Lyall. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of The Lyall was completed in August 2022. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Melbourne hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 439 sq ft of conference space
  • 41 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2002
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Flinders Street Station (3.5 km / 2.2 mi)
  • Metro station: South Yarra Station (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Lyall offers 49 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 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 phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Private balcony
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.

Bistro Lyall - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant 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 Champagne 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.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

National Rating

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.