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The Lyall

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Front of property
Reception
Domain Suite | Living area | 55-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, streaming services
The Lyall offers a peaceful escape in central Melbourne with a garden setting and al fresco dining at Bistro Lyall. Guests can relax by the lobby fireplace, enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, and stay connected with high-speed WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 806
AED 887 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Room options

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Domain Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Domain Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Maple Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Maple Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Murphy Street, South Yarra, VIC, 3141

What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Albert Park Lake - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Melbourne Arts Centre - 3 min drive - 3.4 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
  • ‪Ned's Bake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lulu White - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Master Roll Vietnam - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Lyall

Luxury boutique hotel renovated 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 bistro, The Lyall Bistro, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with 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 local meal delivery service
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 51 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch HDTVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and mini fridges

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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 transportation

  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (AUD 60 per night)
  • 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 Bar
  • The Lyall Bistro

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - February 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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 provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
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

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 6 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lyall on 7 October 2025 start from $241.49, 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Lyall?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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.

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