The Lyall is a small privately run hotel which exudes some charm.The rooms were comfortable and it was nice to have a separate sitting area. The decor is pleasant but can be upgraded to plush for the prices quoted for the rooms.The location is superb with lovely restaurants and shops just a few minutes walk away.Very pleasant staff which is... More

Stayed at the Lyall many years ago and returned recently due to my first great experience. It is now a tired run down hotel in need of a makeover - especially when they are charging the same price as newer Melbourne hotels. Ordered room service and took over an hour when told would be 20 minutes. Reception phone rings out... More

My husband and I spent last weekend in Melbourne from Sydney. Our choice to stay at the Lyall made our trip! Staying in S. Yarra rather than the CBD made our golf/spa/shopping weekend so much more interesting, especially since we were in the heart of a trendy shopping/restaurant area. The staff were superb. The gentlemen on the front desk truly... More

My son and I recently stayed at the Lyall and from the moment we walked in the door, we were treated royally. I had requested an early check-in - and when I arrived bleary-eyed from an overnight flight 4 hours before standard check-in time - the hotel upgraded us to a deluxe two bedroom suite, rather than making us wait... More

Me and a Group of friends went to Melbourne for a long weekend and booked The Lyall since it was featured in the Tablet Hotels website and the location and reviews were not bad. We stayed at the super deluxe 2 bedroom suite with a rate per night of 538 AUD (550 usd). The room basically fits 4 adults, there... More

This small boutique apartment hotel offers all the facilities necessary for you to stay comfortably away from home. Washing machine lets you do laundry, the kitchen lets you prepare your own breakfast or whatever, and the spa facilities and staff, bar and restaurant all combine to make this a very comfortable place to stay, especially if you are planning on... More

As Melbournites returning to the city to visit family, we chose The Lyall for its '5-star' accommodation rating and location. We were sorely disappointed! Whilst the location is superb, this is a 'has been' hotel with very 'tired' features. Rooms are extremely small (almost claustrophobic), mattresses are old and uncomfortable, there are dirty grout lines in the bathrooms, and the... More

We recently spent three nights at The Lyall and were very impressed. Suites were spacious, clean and well appointed. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom quite lovely with an excellent shower. The hotel's location cannot be beaten. It is close to the Toorak Rd shops and public transport options, yet its position on a very quiet side street... More

I recently took my boyfriend away for a weekend for his birthday and we stayed at The Lyall. The experience was fantastic, mostly due to the incredibly friendly and helpful staff. They really went out of their way to make you feel welcome and we felt like nothing was too much trouble for them. We were greeted warmly and offered... More