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The Lyall

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Royal Botanic Gardens

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, garden views
Domain Suite | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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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

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 the neighborhood

Melbourne

South Yarra stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this South Yarra hotel, you'll find Royal Botanic Gardens and Prahran Market. Como House and Melbourne Cricket Ground are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • Southern Cross 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

5-star luxury hotel near Royal Botanic Gardens
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.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Melbourne hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Greek, Turkish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Food and drink

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • 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: 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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)!

Property payment types

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 35 for adults and 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 percent

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

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
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.

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

How close is The Lyall to the airport?

The Lyall is 13.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lyall?

As of May 7, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lyall on May 8, 2024 start from $195.29, excluding 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.

Does The Lyall have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lyall.

How close is The Lyall to the beach?

This hotel is 3.1 mi (13-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 5.8 mi (18-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Lyall offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Lyall, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 35 for adults and AUD 35 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at The Lyall?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Lyall?

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

Is there free parking at The Lyall?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for AUD 60 per night.

Does The Lyall have a pool?

The Lyall does not have a pool.

Does The Lyall have a restaurant?

The Lyall is home to Bistro Lyall, which features local and international cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does The Lyall have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lyall to downtown Melbourne?

The Lyall is 2.3 mi away from Melbourne.

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Joel, Mt Martha

Traveled 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 traveler

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