The Lyall

Hotels
9.6 (299 reviews)
16 Murphy Street , Melbourne , AU
+61 3 9868 8222

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Beautifully designed rooms
Great location
Clean and fresh hotel
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
No dinner options available
Smoking from another guest

Categories

Cleanliness
9.76
Rooms were clean and fresh; positive feedback on cleanliness in multiple reviews.
Service
10
Staff described as amazing, friendly, and professional; consistently received positive mentions.
Location
9.73
Great location noted in several reviews, close to amenities and transport.
Room Quality
9.47
Rooms were described as comfortable and well-designed; positive feedback on room quality.
Amenities
9.22
General positive sentiment about facilities, but some wished for more dining options.
Value for Money
9.55
High praise for quality vs. price; guests feel the hotel offers good value.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Breakfast received specific compliments, although some noted a desire for dinner options.
Overall Experience
9.86
Guests expressed high satisfaction with their overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 10:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Discover stylish and spacious rooms at The Lyall, each equipped with a kitchen for your convenience.

Gourmet Dining
Indulge in a delectable dining experience at the bistro with a terrace, serving a seasonal menu with vegetarian options for breakfast.

Prime Location
Conveniently situated in fashionable South Yarra, explore nearby attractions such as Toorak Road, Chapel Street, and easy access to popular landmarks via the nearby tram stop.

To book your stay at The Lyall and experience luxury in South Yarra, make your reservation now! 🌟

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.
Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 299 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.76
Service: 10
Location: 9.73
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 9.22
Value for Money: 9.55
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.86
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Jacqueline • couple • au
9
A lovely stay. The hotel is a haven and service amazing.
Pros:

Quiet and great location. Service was impeccable.

Cons:

Parking expensive

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Alice • couple • au
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Judy • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Central to shopping

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • ca
9
Great!
Pros:

Beautiful accomodation, terrific staff.

Cons:

The only thing I would mention is that there was no where to hang the hand towel in the bath/shower room. Small thing I know bit seemed odd.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Gabby • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Miranda Bonnie • couple • au
10
Best Boutique hotel in Melbourne!
Pros:

Love the Lyall's vibe, South Yarra's best kept hotel secret, nestled in a quiet side street, yet only steps away from a wide selection of great restaurants and bustling Chapel Street.

Cons:

nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Will always stay here when I come to Melbourne
Pros:

Classic stylish comfortable chic excellent location quiet luxurious highly recommended

Cons:

Not many people in house but two nights in a row noisy people in room directly above

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Alinda • couple • au
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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heather i • couple • au
9
loved the ambience and staff
Pros:

decor
thoughtful details in the room
staff very efficient and friendly
extended breakfast time

Cons:

breakfast and lunch menus very limited
but well presented but made breakfast quite expensive, each tea and coffee another charge

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Trewin • couple • au
7
Nice get away. Would come back and try different room
Pros:

Very clean, staff were very friendly. Great location

Cons:

Bed was like a rock in the maple suite, the bath didnt fit an adult, the didnt acoustically lag the sewer pipes during build so you can hear everything.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Edwina • couple • au
10
Best accomodation I. Melbourne
Pros:

Boutique / safe / great location / genuine staff who care

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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shanne • couple • au
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Deon • solo_traveller • au
10
An outstanding hotel with excellent staff.
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
10
A wonderful understated property that offers everything we need for an enjoyable stay in Melbourne
Pros:

We enjoyed all aspects of our stay. From the moment we arrived the staff made us feel welcome and that feeling continued thtoughout our entire stay

Cons:

Nothing that I can think of !

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • au
9
This hotel is intimate and extremely comfortable - the staff were super friendly
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms great size - enormous en-suite

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Jo-Anne • couple • au
10
Comfortable, relaxing & special. The staff go above & beyond. My husband & I were discussing it & think
Pros:

So calm & quiet. Beautiful decor & very comfortable

Cons:

Everything was wonderful. Cannot fault it

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • au
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee