“Best Boutique hotel in Melbourne!”
LikedLove 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.
★★★★★ · South Yarra, Melbourne
The Lyall
16 Murphy Street, South Yarra, 3141 Melbourne, Australia · #1 of 10 by guest score in Melbourne
9.6Exceptional222 reviews
From $321a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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The Lyall guest ratings
Guest category scores, compared with the average across the 10 Melbourne hotels on this site.
| Rating category | The Lyall | Melbourne average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 9.8 | 9.6 | +0.2 |
| Comfort | 9.9 | 9.6 | +0.3 |
| Facilities | 9.6 | 9.4 | +0.2 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.5 | +0.2 |
| Staff | 9.9 | 9.6 | +0.3 |
| Value for money | 9.2 | 8.8 | +0.4 |
| Free WiFi | 9.9 | 9.1 | +0.8 |
The Lyall reviews
“Will always stay here when I come to Melbourne”
LikedClassic stylish comfortable chic excellent location quiet luxurious highly recommended
DislikedNot many people in house but two nights in a row noisy people in room directly above
“Best accomodation I. Melbourne”
LikedBoutique / safe / great location / genuine staff who care
“Amazing. Comfortable”
LikedBoutique, great service, delicious food & coffee. Great location
LikedA beautiful boutique hotel in a great location. Large room, great bathroom with bath and stylish decor. Would stay there again and highly recommend.
“A great hotel in a charming residential neighborhood.”
LikedEverything was great. The neighborhood, the room, the peace and quiet, and the staff. This is a top notch hotel!
“Great boutique hotel in a god location. A hidden gem.”
LikedThis 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!
“Absolutely stunning this property! A slice of heaven tucked away in South Yarra. Service was immaculate.”
LikedAbsolutely stunning this property! A slice of heaven tucked away in South Yarra.
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