The Lyall
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Lyall
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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Patricia
Australia
“Stylish, comfortable, friendly home away from home. Everything about this hotel is perfect. Staff, food and beverage, location and value. Highly recommended.” - Matt
Australia
“Beautiful rooms. Very comfortable. Very well maintained” - Adrian
Australia
“The entire experience was fantastic, from check-in through to check-out. Beautiful rooms, incredibly comfortable with every amenity you could wish for, and very friendly, professional staff. In room dining had a quick turn-around and the food was...” - Sandra
Australia
“The Lyall is superb. Elegant & welcoming. The rooms are next level, comfortable, warm or cool, spacious in warm natural tones. The restaurant is perfect for breakfast and lunch & the staff are friendly and efficient. Location is the best in...” - Carol
United Kingdom
“Our third stay and we loved the refurbished lyall. Quiet classy elegance throughout, quiet rooms and a fantastic location.” - Lakshmi
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
“The staff were very service oriented and the room was very comfortable” - Samantha
Australia
“Loved the aesthetic, the room was stunning/clean & breakfast was super tasty!” - Josephine
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
“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.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Lyall Bistro
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.






The fine print
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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.