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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a name sign, and a railing.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a chair.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery through sheer curtains.
A narrow pathway with white walls, large planters, and a sculpture of a rabbit.

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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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Melbourne

A luxury stay in Melbourne awaits you at The Lyall. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Royal Botanic Gardens and Prahran Market. Highlights at this boutique hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .The bistro, The Lyall Bistro & Bar, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .With a stay at this 5-property class South Yarra hotel, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Como House and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Melbourne Cricket Ground.

What's nearby

  • Toorak Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chapel Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Prahran Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St Kilda Road - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Snow Monkey Ramen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Republic Economica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ned's Bake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cosi Bar Ristorante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Squires Loft Steakhouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Lyall

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.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 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 hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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 70 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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • 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 per cent 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

  • 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.

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: from approximately AUD 45 per person
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 70 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 per cent

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

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 parking available at The Lyall?

Yep, The Lyall has secured covered valet parking for AUD 70 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Lyall?

The closest beach to The Lyall is St Kilda Beach (3.7 km).

What makes The Lyall a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Lyall.

Does The Lyall serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lyall?

No, The Lyall does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lyall?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lyall?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lyall?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Lyall Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 528 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeus Paris feeling hotel, love the Lyall & will comeback again & again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious Executive suite, spotless room, excellent location, beautiful soaking tub and pretty outdoor seating for breakfast or lunch. Loved this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Izhar

Beautiful room in a lovely boutiquehotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Durmit

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, friendly and exceedingly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Declan

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel bed i have slept in, great size room and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotta

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danni

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous hotel, the bedding was so comfortable, the rooms beautifully styled and loved the area it was located also. The staff were all very friendly and professional. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its like a home from home. lovely and new.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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