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The Lyall

5.0 star property

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Deluxe Suite
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Domain Suite

Domain Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Maple Suite

Maple Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, Balcony

Classic Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Room

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Yarra)

Suite (Yarra)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Terrace (Yarra)

Room, Terrace (Yarra)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Lyall

Luxury hotel with a restaurant, near Royal Botanic Gardens
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.
During your stay at The Lyall, you're just a quick walk from Toorak Road. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine at The Lyall Bistro, a bistro with garden views
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Gardens and Prahran Market
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Lyall. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of The Lyall was completed in February 2024.

This 5-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 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.

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 transport

  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (AUD 60 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 362 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 520 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, every little detail covered. My only regret is not trying the Lyall club!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Durmit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to cafes,,restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Faith

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay any very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was unable to access the wifi which was frustrating. Otherwise everything was perfect, very comfortable bed. Room not big, but extremely well appointed and wonderful bathroom. We look forward to returning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could do without balcony
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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