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4.4 out of 5

"Fresh on many levels. Love it when the aesthetic design itself is an experience. Loved the big smart TV too. " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 12 Apr 2024

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Hotel Description

At lyf Collingwood Melbourne you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Smith Street and within 20 minutes of Collins Street. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs.

The café, South of Johnston, is open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and coworking space. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-star Collingwood hotel include Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central.

One of a Kind

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$149* Per night/room 19 May - 20 May

Two of a Kind

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

One of a Kind Plus

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

lyf Collingwood Melbourne ratings based on 74 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for lyf Collingwood Melbourne

Everyone (48) Couples (12) Family (3)
5 out of 5
Fresh on many levels. Love it when the aesthetic design itself is an experience. Loved the big smart TV too.

Posted by on 12 Apr. 2024

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12 Apr. 2024 by the lyf Crew

Hey hey Richard! Thanks for the kind words they mean a lot to us, and we’re even more thrilled to hear you loved your time here. Thank you for highlighting your fave experiences at lyf and we hope to see you next time. Cheers, the lyf Crew

5 out of 5

Posted by on 3 Apr. 2024

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12 Apr. 2024 by the lyf Crew

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a superb rating David! We hope to see you next time. Cheers, the lyf Crew

4 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Feb. 2024

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4 Mar. 2024 by The lyf Crew

Hi Charlie,Thanks for your review! Our doors are always open, and we look forward to welcoming you back here for your next adventure!Much love,The lyf crew

5 out of 5
I love staying at Lyf. It has everything I need.

Posted by on 25 Feb. 2024

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26 Feb. 2024 by The lyf Crew

Hey Andrea,Thanks for the kind words they mean everything to us, and we’re even more thrilled to hear you loved your time here.Our doors are always open, and we look forward to welcoming you back here for your next staycation!Much love,The lyf Crew.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 5 Feb. 2024

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26 Feb. 2024 by The lyf Crew

Hey Paul,Thanks for taking the time to chuck us a review. Keen to see you around our neck of the woods sometime soon!Much love, The lyf crew

5 out of 5

Posted by on 4 Feb. 2024

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26 Feb. 2024 by The lyf Crew

Hey Amanda,Thanks for taking the time to chuck us a review. Keen to see you around our neck of the woods sometime soon!Much love, The lyf crew

5 out of 5
Our room was very comfortable, and the bed is very comfortable and

Posted by on 20 Jan. 2024

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26 Feb. 2024 by The lyf Crew

Hey Judy,Thanks for taking the time to chuck us a review. We’re thrilled to hear you loved your time here with us. Our doors are always open, and we look forward to welcoming you back here for your next adventure!Much love, The lyf crew

3 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Jan. 2024

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28 Feb. 2024 by The lyf Crew

Thanks Meg for your review, we'd love to hear if you have any concerns so we can do better the next time round!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Jan. 2024

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16 Jan. 2024 by The lyf Crew

Hey Jenni!Thanks for the kind words they mean a lot to us, and we’re even more thrilled to hear you loved your time here.Our doors are always open, and we look forward to welcoming you back here for your next adventure!Much love,The lyf Crew.

3 out of 5
Liked the modern look of the hotel but foom was a disappointment with few amenities. Had to use a shared kitchen to o make tea or coffee. Great to have a hotel near love LGBTQ venues in Collingwood

Posted by , from Greensborough on 14 Dec. 2023

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21 Dec. 2023 by The lyf Crew

Hi Christopher, Thank you so much for review! We're thrilled that you liked the modern design and our proximity to LGBTQ venues. Embracing the co-living concept, we invite guests to engage in our social spaces like the communal kitchen and co-working lobby to build connections with fellow guests. Our lyf guards are available 24/7 to assist you. Feel free to reach out whenever you need assistance! We're keen to see you around our neck of the woods sometime soon!Much love, The lyf crew

About the lyf Collingwood Melbourne

Location 42 OXFORD STREET, Collingwood, VIC 03066

Property Features

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly lyf Collingwood Melbourne. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This 4-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2022
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Southern Cross Station (3.7 km / 2.3 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Lyf Collingwood Melbourne offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Luxury bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to noon.

South of Johnston - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 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. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ascott Cares (Ascott Limited).

  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • 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 available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Ascott Cares (Ascott Limited)
  • 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 available
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not 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
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12
  • COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 1
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

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 5–30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 35 per day (in/out privileges)

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

Hotel Names

  • LYF Collingwood Melbourne Hotel
  • LYF Collingwood Melbourne Collingwood
  • LYF Collingwood Melbourne Hotel Collingwood

You should know

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
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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.