The Lyall

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

South Yarra retreat with balconies

Sophisticated guests unwind in the tranquil garden terrace before dining at The Lyall Bistro, offering local and international cuisine with al fresco options. After exploring nearby Royal Botanic Gardens, return to luxuriate in your pillowtop bed with premium bedding.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is ￥44,394
￥49,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a small table with a book and a candle.

Classic Room

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

View all photos for Comfort Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery through sheer curtains.

Comfort Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with greenery.

Deluxe Room

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

View all photos for Classic Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small round table, a bench, a chair, and a mirror.

Classic Studio

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

View all photos for Comfort Studio Suite

A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a small table with a book and a candle.

Comfort Studio Suite

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery through sheer curtains.

Deluxe Suite

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

View all photos for Executive Studio Suite, Garden View

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

Executive Studio Suite, Garden View

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

View all photos for Premier Suite

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a small side table. There is a dining area with a table and chairs visible in the background.

Premier Suite

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

DOUBLE CLASSIC KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Located in South Yarra, a neighborhood in Melbourne, The Lyall is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Como House is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Royal Botanic Gardens and Melbourne Arts Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Melbourne Cricket Ground or Rod Laver Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
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3141, VIC, South Yarra, 16 Murphy Street

What's nearby

  • A wrought iron gate with intricate designs, flanked by potted ferns.
    Chapel Street
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A food court with various food stalls, including J&L Quality Meats and Periwinkle Fine Seafood.
    Prahran Market
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A landscaped garden with a central statue, surrounded by palm trees and a variety of colorful flowers.
    Royal Botanic Gardens
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A colorful tram with 'Kilda Beach' written on it, a Ferris wheel, and a sign with the number '96'.
    St Kilda Road
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Toorak Road
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ned's Bake
    2 min walk
  • Snow Monkey Ramen
    5 min walk
  • Cosi Bar Ristorante
    3 min walk
  • France-Soir
    5 min walk
  • Darling Cafe
    2 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 & Bar, 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 a porter/bellhop
    • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and multilingual staff
    • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • 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 and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • 55-inch HDTVs with streaming services and premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

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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 70 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 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.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 45 per person
  • Covered 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 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

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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 Sep 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lyall on Sep 23, 2026 start from ￥44,394, 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.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for AUD 70 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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Reviews

The Lyall Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 529 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay any very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service. Well kept and clean room, an all round great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, friendly and exceedingly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Experience Melbourne neighbourhood. Staff excellent. John helped us organize a day trip to the peninsula which was delightful. Great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
What a wonderful, boutique hotel right in the heart of South Yarra - 5 star luxury. The rooms are beautifully appointed with the most comfortable bed, pillows and linens. Dyson hair dryer! Perfect spot to meet a friend for a coffee or wine as well. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel and staff

We had an amazing stay at the Lyall, it started with the early checkin as our flight landed early and the room was ready and waiting. Ester at reception was the most friendly and accommodating and made us feel so welcome and as we stayed here to celebrate my birthday she went above and beyond to make it so memorable , from the beautiful room to a surprise birthday cake. It was our first time at the Lyall, it is a beautiful, elegant and luxurious hotel with impeccable service - thank you for making our stay so memorable, we will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Our executive suite was spacious, luxurious and an absolute delight to enjoy. We loved the bathtub, the bed and the balcony. We felt like Parisians being able to walk everywhere - from exercising around the Botanical Gardens to fine dining down Toorak Road and splurging on Chapel St. We loved our stay at the Lyall. It was the best wedding anniversary we experienced- and we’ve had 17 so far!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous place to base oneself in Melbourne. The rooms are well appointed and quiet. I understand dining options will increase shortly. It is a shame the bar closes so early (8pm), which means hotel residents can't enjoy a post dinner drink before going to bed. The proximity to the Tan is great, and the leafy streets around the hotel are lovely. Sadly, Toorak Road and Chapel Street have changed a bit, but other areas are within easy taxi distance, or a lovely walk. We would stay again. Thank you Lyall Team.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You have a serious problem in that the door into the building every time its opened lets the cold south Westerlies blow on the first 3 or4 and more nearest tables. and the fireplace warms the staff but not the customers who sit at the northern end of the sitting room Sadly the bedroom design has lost the ability to sit comfortably even with a guest for two to read and or use a a desk .The light from the verandah is now wasted. One bath maybe used once a fortnight is just a waste of space. Bed extremely comfortable single lights everwhere look nice but are fairly useless
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay we thoroughly enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeus Paris feeling hotel, love the Lyall & will comeback again & again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful room in a lovely boutiquehotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to cafes,,restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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