Offering free Wi-Fi, the 5-star The Lyall is located in fashionable urban South Yarra. It is within walking distance of the restaurants and shops of Toorak Road and Chapel Street. The rooms at the Lyall Hotel are stylish and spacious. Each room has a kitchen. Guests enjoy free daily newspapers are not offered. Lyall Hotel features a bistro with a terrace and serves breakfast. The menu is seasonal, with vegetarian options. There is a tram stop nearby, taking you to the MCG, Melbourne Park Tennis Center, Federation Square and The Arts Center. The CBD is 1.6 mi away. Several galleries and the Botanical Gardens are within walking distance.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Melbourne

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathryn
    United States United States
    This place is a small boutique hotel which offers great service wonderful rooms and delicious breakfast. John in the dining room was a delight and made our stay even better!
  • Bz
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely stunning this property! A slice of heaven tucked away in South Yarra.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our third stay and we loved the refurbished lyall. Quiet classy elegance throughout, quiet rooms and a fantastic location.
  • Lakshmi
    India India
    Staff were excellent Elissa was extremely helpful to me when my son had issues travelling back from uni She went out of her way to help him come back to the hotel She was brilliant
  • Christophe
    Australia Australia
    The staff were very service oriented and the room was very comfortable
  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    Loved the aesthetic, the room was stunning/clean & breakfast was super tasty!
  • Josephine
    Australia Australia
    We stayed at the old Lyall many times when working in Melbourne. It is a great location. The renovations we liked , the room was very comfortable.
  • Rachael
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely beautiful property. Perfect location for our needs. Quiet and beautifully decorated. The staff were exceptional they were all so helpful and personable. They made our stay feel special.
  • Patricia
    Australia Australia
    Everything about The Lyall was as advertised. The perfect getaway hotel. It was luxurious, calm, sophisticated and staffed by caring, helpful and knowledgeable people. The decor in the common areas is sumptuous, as are the rooms with the best...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious room and enormous, well equipped bathroom.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Lyall Bistro
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Lyall
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 60 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Lyall takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
AUD 50 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib upon request
AUD 50 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
AUD 80 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 80 per person, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 The Lyall 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Lyall