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Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, garden views
Reception
Deluxe Suite
Reception
Maple Suite

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
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Domain Suite

Domain Suite

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

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Maple Suite

Maple Suite

  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 52 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Yarra)

Suite (Yarra)

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Terrace (Yarra)

Room, Terrace (Yarra)

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Melbourne (South Yarra), The Lyall is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Gardens and Prahran Market. .This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Como House and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Melbourne Cricket Ground.

What's nearby

  • Toorak Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chapel Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jam Factory - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Prahran Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • South Yarra Station - 3 min walk
  • Southern Cross Station - 6 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Republic Economica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cosi Bar Ristorante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Squires Loft Steakhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ned's Bake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tao Dumplings 道菜館 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Lyall

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 hair dryers.

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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at The Lyall Bistro & Bar, a bistro where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
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 & Bar - 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).
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 Bistro & Bar

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
  • 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 1.5 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 1.5 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 367 out of 525 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 525 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 525 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 525 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 525 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Lyall. The room was stylish and generous - and very clean! The staff were welcoming and always helpful during our stay. And the location of the hotel was perfect, just off the shops and cafes of Toorak Rd. The only thing we missed at The Lyall was a gym.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

louisa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sophisticated hotel through and through. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable. The main entry/ shared facilities and bar area were wonderful. The staff were lovely and welcoming. Not to mention the hotel was located in a great spot. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service. Well kept and clean room, an all round great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izhar

Business traveller
Beautiful room in a lovely boutiquehotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable beds, loved the room and the luxury feeling of Dyson hairdryer, Molton Brown schampoo and conditioner. Only missed that there were no still water bottles in the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filip

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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