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Melbourne · Victoria

The Lyall

16 Murphy Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3141

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent staff

  • Beautifully designed rooms

  • Great location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

59 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
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Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet bowls

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

299 reviews
10/ 10
Location and ambiance and amazing staff. A very multicultural and interesting group of people. Sylvia in the restaurant was so nice.
Philip · couple · 2026-10-13

The guest experience

9.6out of 10
299 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent staff
  • Beautifully designed rooms
  • Great location
  • Clean and fresh hotel
  • Delicious breakfast

Worth knowing — No dinner options available · Smoking from another guest

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Staff described as amazing, friendly, and professional; consistently received positive mentions.

  • Overall Experience9.9

    Guests expressed high satisfaction with their overall experience.

  • Cleanliness9.8

    Rooms were clean and fresh; positive feedback on cleanliness in multiple reviews.

  • Location9.7

    Great location noted in several reviews, close to amenities and transport.

  • Value for Money9.6

    High praise for quality vs. price; guests feel the hotel offers good value.

  • Room Quality9.5

    Rooms were described as comfortable and well-designed; positive feedback on room quality.

  • Amenities9.2

    General positive sentiment about facilities, but some wished for more dining options.

  • Food and Beverage9.2

    Breakfast received specific compliments, although some noted a desire for dinner options.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

92% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

9.6299 reviews
  • Amazingly lovely property and we were made to feel very welcome

    10/10

    Philip · couple · 2026-10-13

    “Location and ambiance and amazing staff. A very multicultural and interesting group of people. Sylvia in the restaurant was so nice.”

  • Wonderful stay in contemporary and charming hotel

    9/10

    Catherine · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Location, presentation, ambiance and service all were excellent”

  • Cosy and comfortable….. a great experience

    10/10

    Natalie · solo traveller · 2026-10-09

    “Great location and so small and boutique. A really nice choice for your Melbourne stay .”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    lisa · solo traveller · 2026-09-16

    “I always stay at the Lyall and have done for many years - I still miss the Fire (new offering needs to be moved back to the far wall ) but it is consistently the best hotel around for me.”

  • Excellent stay and amazing staff

    10/10

    Suzanne · solo traveller · 2026-09-15

    “Staff Quality Modern Clean”

  • Small wine bars, cafes, restaurants, Prahan markets, and train station all within walking distance.

    10/10

    Karagiannis · couple · 2026-09-13

  • A lovely stay. The hotel is a haven and service amazing.

    9/10

    Jacqueline · couple · 2026-09-12

    “Quiet and great location. Service was impeccable.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Judy · solo traveller · 2026-09-09

    “Central to shopping”

  • Great!

    9/10

    Robert · couple · 2026-09-07

    “Beautiful accomodation, terrific staff.”

  • Best Boutique hotel in Melbourne!

    10/10

    Miranda Bonnie · couple · 2026-09-07

    “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.”

  • Will always stay here when I come to Melbourne

    10/10

    Martin · solo traveller · 2026-09-03

    “Classic stylish comfortable chic excellent location quiet luxurious highly recommended”

  • Nice get away. Would come back and try different room

    7/10

    Trewin · couple · 2026-08-27

    “Very clean, staff were very friendly. Great location”

  • loved the ambience and staff

    9/10

    heather i · couple · 2026-08-27

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

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