The Lyall
16 Murphy Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Location,staff, reasonably priced, able to have breakfast between 6am - 2pm”
“Lovely hotel great location wonderful helpful staff”
“The location is a bit dated as all the shopping has moved downtown”
“Location comfort”
“The room was very small”
“Staff exceptional and room great”
“We paid a premium price and the balcony was nice, but the room felt too small fo…”
“Very clean throughout except our balcony table which wasn’t cleaned once while w…”
Overview
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 Centre, Federation Square and The Arts Centre. The CBD is 2.5 km away. Several galleries and the Botanical Gardens are within walking distance.
Traveller reviews
Madonna
couple
June 7, 2026
“This hotel has all the little extras so you keep coming back”
Proximity to transport ,cafes,restaurants,shops
Michaela
couple
May 22, 2026
“Great staff, wrong location”
The room was very small. We paid a premium price and the balcony was nice, but the room felt too small for the price. The location is a bit dated as all the shopping has moved downtown.
Ann
couple
May 19, 2026
“Very good”
Location comfort
Carolyn
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
“Relaxing holiday close to Melbourne”
Location,staff, reasonably priced, able to have breakfast between 6am - 2pm
Susana
couple
May 2, 2026
“Perfect”
Everything
Cathy
couple
April 20, 2026
“Will definitely stay there in the future.”
Small and immaculate. Loved it
Nicola
couple
April 19, 2026
“A very pleasant stylish hotel in an excellent inner city suburb”
Excellent location close to trains and trams.
Tricia
couple
April 16, 2026
“Luxury, we felt very spoilt”
It was very luxurious, great location
Barbara
couple
April 12, 2026
“Lovely boutique hotel will definitely stay again”
Lovely hotel great location wonderful helpful staff
Carolyna
couple
March 22, 2026
“Really enjoyable with exceptional staff.”
Staff exceptional and room great! Very clean throughout except our balcony table which wasn’t cleaned once while we were there.
Judith
couple
March 16, 2026
“A beautifully appointed boutique hotel close to the city in the lovely leafy subtend of South Yarra. The staff were so h”
Everything. A beautiful home away from home
Lane
family_with_children
March 12, 2026
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - great location, quiet, immaculate rooms”
Really enjoyed our stay. beds, bathroom, balcony, staff allgreat.
Julie-Anne
solo_traveller
March 7, 2026
“Magical!”
The Lyall is exceptional. All the staff are lovely and Olivia is such a thoughtful host. It truly is a unique offering.
Carol
couple
March 3, 2026
“One of our all time favourite hotels”
Fabulous location world class service comfort and style
Emad
couple
February 15, 2026
Superb hotel with excellent staff in a great area
R Wigley
couple
February 1, 2026
Besutifully appointed, good location, lovely staff
Joachim
couple
January 19, 2026
“Relaxing.”
We liked everything.
Patricia
couple
January 18, 2026
Everything about The Lyall is perfect ... from the ambience, the quality of the room furnishings (and a fabulous bathroom!), to the restsurant/bar area and staff. A wonderful hotel in a great location. We will return.
Juliet
couple
January 18, 2026
“Great hotel.”
Great hotel just off the Toorak Road. Lovely room and the bathroom was fabulous. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Anne
couple
January 9, 2026
“Wonderful to stay with family”
We love the ambiance and the position
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Pet bowls, Concierge service, Trouser press, Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Valet parking, Express check-in/check-out
Classic Balcony
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, a coffee machine and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.
Classic Room
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, a coffee machine and a seating area. The unit offers 1 bed.
Executive Room
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a coffee machine, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Suite
This spacious suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. This suite features air conditioning, a minibar, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
Domain Suite
This spacious suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a coffee machine. The unit offers 1 bed.
Maple Suite
This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a coffee machine. The unit offers 1 bed.
Suite
This spacious suite includes 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite offers air conditioning, a minibar, a coffee machine, a dining area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.
Suite with Balcony
This spacious suite consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Featuring a balcony, this suite also provides air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.
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