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The Lyall

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

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Deluxe Suite
Domain Suite | Living area
Reception
Front of property
Reception
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
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$385
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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Domain Suite

Domain Suite

Highlights

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

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Maple Suite

Maple Suite

Highlights

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

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Executive Room

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/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

Classic Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/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

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/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

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in South Yarra, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, The Lyall is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Melbourne Central and Princess Theatre are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include SEA LIFE Melbourne and Melbourne Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Melbourne Cricket Ground or Rod Laver Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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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
  • ‪Cucinetta - ‬1 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 reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a 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 information and a porter/bellboy
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services and a front desk safe
Room features
All 51 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch HDTVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • 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 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
  • 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 per cent 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport 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 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lyall on 10 Nov 2025 start from NZ$384.90, 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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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