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The Lyall

5.0 star property
Luxury boutique hotel near Royal Botanic Gardens

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The Lyall

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Reception
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, garden views
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, garden views
Reception

Overview of The Lyall

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is S$261
Price available on 21/05/2024

Check out the area

Map
16 Murphy Street, South Yarra, VIC, 3141
  • Popular LocationRoyal Botanic Gardens15 min walk
  • Popular LocationMelbourne Cricket Ground3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRod Laver Arena4 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)24 min drive
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Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Maple Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Domain Suite

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Domain Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

The Lyall is located in South Yarra, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, and is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Melbourne Arts Centre and Regent Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Melbourne Central. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Melbourne Cricket Ground or Rod Laver Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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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
  • Spencer Street 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 2024 and located near Royal Botanic Gardens
Located close to Prahran Market and Como House, The Lyall provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Bistro Lyall, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • A porter/bellboy, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and a lift
Room features
All 51 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch HDTVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and free infant beds

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 transport

  • Valet parking on site (AUD 60 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–noon for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Lyall
  • The Lyall Champagne Bar

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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

  • 4 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - February 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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: 2:00 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 per cent 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 60.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately AUD 35 for adults and from AUD 35 for children
  • 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 per cent

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport 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

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 25 Apr,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lyall on 21 May,2024 start from S$261.35, including 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 60 per night.

What time is check-in at The Lyall?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Lyall?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (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. 319 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 472 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 traveller

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Joel, Mt Martha

Travelled 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 traveller

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