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Axel’s take

Quiet South Yarra luxury with genuinely personal service, rather than big-hotel facilities.

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Axel’s rating: 9.0/10 · a small five-star boutique hotel in South Yarra

The Lyall is a small five-star boutique hotel that makes a strong case for staying outside Melbourne’s CBD. Reopened after a thorough renovation in March 2024, it pairs understated, European-style rooms with a leafy South Yarra address. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise welcoming staff, spotless interiors and comfortable beds. We'd choose it for a relaxed couples’ stay built around neighbourhood restaurants, shopping and easy train or tram trips into town.

The trade-off is a smaller collection of facilities, not a full-service luxury complex. A recent Expedia guest specifically missed having a gym, and the current official site does not advertise the catalog’s spa or sauna. Valet parking costs extra; check exactly what a breakfast-inclusive booking covers. We'd skip it if extensive wellness facilities or a CBD doorstep matter more than quiet surroundings and personal attention.

Rooms
Renovated, understated interiors; Classic rooms start at 32 square metres, with larger rooms and suites available.
Cleanliness
Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently describe spotless, well-maintained rooms.
Service
Warm, helpful staff are a recurring strength across recent guest reviews.
Amenities
Bistro, bar, terrace and bicycles; do not assume the catalog’s spa, sauna or gym are available.
Fees and surprises
Valet parking and breakfast can cost extra; confirm breakfast-package allowances before booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · concreteplayground.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

16 Murphy St, Melbourne

Quiet South Yarra side street near restaurants, boutiques, trains and trams; outside the CBD.

Amenities and check-in

Bistro, bar, terrace and bicycles; do not assume the catalog’s spa, sauna or gym are available.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Valet parking (extra charge)
  • Full-service laundry
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: A$60 per guest per night
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The Lyall, Melbourne: from $229 a night

From $229 a night at The Lyall, checked Nov 1, 2026. Jan 5–8, 2027, 2 adults: $687 total on Axel.

The Lyall is a small five-star boutique hotel in South Yarra in Melbourne, Australia.

Address: 16 Murphy St, Melbourne. Property ID: 1281877.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/the-lyall-1281877

Axel private rates

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Total price: $687 USD

2027-01-05 to 2027-01-08 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

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2026-11-081 night $278 · 2 nights $604 · 3 nights $1,049 · 4 nights $1,536 · 5 nights $1,960 · 6 nights $2,280 · 7 nights $2,607 · up to 14 nights priced
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2026-11-141 night $327 · 2 nights $578 · 3 nights $913 · 4 nights $1,277 · 5 nights $1,609 · 6 nights $1,951 · 7 nights $2,361 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-151 night $251 · 2 nights $586 · 3 nights $950 · 4 nights $1,282 · 5 nights $1,624 · 6 nights $2,034 · 7 nights $2,444 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-161 night $335 · 2 nights $699 · 3 nights $1,031 · 4 nights $1,373 · 5 nights $1,783 · 6 nights $2,193 · 7 nights $2,471 · up to 14 nights priced
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2026-11-211 night $410 · 2 nights $688 · 3 nights $978 · 4 nights $1,336 · 5 nights $1,716 · 6 nights $2,155 · 7 nights $2,765 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-221 night $278 · 2 nights $568 · 3 nights $926 · 4 nights $1,306 · 5 nights $1,745 · 6 nights $2,355 · 7 nights $2,855 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-231 night $290 · 2 nights $648 · 3 nights $1,028 · 4 nights $1,467 · 5 nights $2,077 · 6 nights $2,577 · 7 nights $2,828 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-241 night $358 · 2 nights $738 · 3 nights $1,177 · 4 nights $1,787 · 5 nights $2,287 · 6 nights $2,538 · 7 nights $2,834 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-251 night $380 · 2 nights $819 · 3 nights $1,429 · 4 nights $1,929 · 5 nights $2,180 · 6 nights $2,476 · 7 nights $2,752 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-261 night $439 · 2 nights $1,049 · 3 nights $1,549 · 4 nights $1,800 · 5 nights $2,096 · 6 nights $2,372 · 7 nights $2,714 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-271 night $610 · 2 nights $1,110 · 3 nights $1,361 · 4 nights $1,657 · 5 nights $1,933 · 6 nights $2,275 · 7 nights $2,619 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-281 night $500 · 2 nights $751 · 3 nights $1,047 · 4 nights $1,323 · 5 nights $1,665 · 6 nights $2,009 · 7 nights $2,492 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-291 night $251 · 2 nights $547 · 3 nights $823 · 4 nights $1,165 · 5 nights $1,509 · 6 nights $1,992 · 7 nights $2,393 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-301 night $296 · 2 nights $572 · 3 nights $914 · 4 nights $1,258 · 5 nights $1,741 · 6 nights $2,142 · 7 nights $2,431 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

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2026-12-011 night $276 · 2 nights $618 · 3 nights $962 · 4 nights $1,445 · 5 nights $1,846 · 6 nights $2,135 · 7 nights $2,427 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-021 night $342 · 2 nights $686 · 3 nights $1,169 · 4 nights $1,570 · 5 nights $1,859 · 6 nights $2,151 · 7 nights $2,478 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-031 night $344 · 2 nights $827 · 3 nights $1,228 · 4 nights $1,517 · 5 nights $1,809 · 6 nights $2,136 · 7 nights $2,394 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-041 night $483 · 2 nights $884 · 3 nights $1,173 · 4 nights $1,465 · 5 nights $1,792 · 6 nights $2,050 · 7 nights $2,386 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-051 night $401 · 2 nights $690 · 3 nights $982 · 4 nights $1,309 · 5 nights $1,567 · 6 nights $1,903 · 7 nights $2,225 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-061 night $289 · 2 nights $581 · 3 nights $908 · 4 nights $1,166 · 5 nights $1,502 · 6 nights $1,824 · 7 nights $2,237 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-071 night $292 · 2 nights $619 · 3 nights $877 · 4 nights $1,213 · 5 nights $1,535 · 6 nights $1,948 · 7 nights $2,177 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-081 night $327 · 2 nights $585 · 3 nights $921 · 4 nights $1,243 · 5 nights $1,656 · 6 nights $1,885 · 7 nights $2,177 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-091 night $258 · 2 nights $594 · 3 nights $916 · 4 nights $1,329 · 5 nights $1,558 · 6 nights $1,850 · 7 nights $2,079 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-101 night $336 · 2 nights $658 · 3 nights $1,071 · 4 nights $1,300 · 5 nights $1,592 · 6 nights $1,821 · 7 nights $2,099 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-111 night $322 · 2 nights $735 · 3 nights $964 · 4 nights $1,256 · 5 nights $1,485 · 6 nights $1,763 · 7 nights $1,992 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-121 night $413 · 2 nights $642 · 3 nights $934 · 4 nights $1,163 · 5 nights $1,441 · 6 nights $1,670 · 7 nights $1,914 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-131 night $229 · 2 nights $521 · 3 nights $750 · 4 nights $1,028 · 5 nights $1,257 · 6 nights $1,501 · 7 nights $1,812 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-141 night $292 · 2 nights $521 · 3 nights $799 · 4 nights $1,028 · 5 nights $1,272 · 6 nights $1,583 · 7 nights $1,819 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-151 night $229 · 2 nights $507 · 3 nights $736 · 4 nights $980 · 5 nights $1,291 · 6 nights $1,527 · 7 nights $1,826 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-161 night $278 · 2 nights $507 · 3 nights $751 · 4 nights $1,062 · 5 nights $1,298 · 6 nights $1,597 · 7 nights $1,963 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-171 night $229 · 2 nights $473 · 3 nights $784 · 4 nights $1,020 · 5 nights $1,319 · 6 nights $1,685 · 7 nights $1,970 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-181 night $244 · 2 nights $555 · 3 nights $791 · 4 nights $1,090 · 5 nights $1,456 · 6 nights $1,741 · 7 nights $2,148 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-191 night $311 · 2 nights $547 · 3 nights $846 · 4 nights $1,212 · 5 nights $1,497 · 6 nights $1,904 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-201 night $236 · 2 nights $535 · 3 nights $901 · 4 nights $1,186 · 5 nights $1,593 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-211 night $299 · 2 nights $665 · 3 nights $950 · 4 nights $1,357 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-221 night $366 · 2 nights $651 · 3 nights $1,058 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-231 night $285 · 2 nights $692 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-241 night $407 · 2 nights $770.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-251 night $363.50 · 2 nights $683.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-261 night $320 · 2 nights $678 · 3 nights $1,039 · 4 nights $1,339 · 5 nights $1,575 · 6 nights $2,164 · 7 nights $2,408 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-271 night $358 · 2 nights $719 · 3 nights $1,019 · 4 nights $1,255 · 5 nights $1,844 · 6 nights $2,088 · 7 nights $2,332 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-281 night $361 · 2 nights $661 · 3 nights $897 · 4 nights $1,486 · 5 nights $1,730 · 6 nights $1,974 · 7 nights $2,203 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-291 night $300 · 2 nights $536 · 3 nights $1,125 · 4 nights $1,369 · 5 nights $1,613 · 6 nights $1,842 · 7 nights $2,136 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-301 night $236 · 2 nights $825 · 3 nights $1,069 · 4 nights $1,313 · 5 nights $1,542 · 6 nights $1,836 · 7 nights $2,065 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-311 night $589 · 2 nights $833 · 3 nights $1,077 · 4 nights $1,306 · 5 nights $1,600 · 6 nights $1,829 · 7 nights $2,058 · up to 14 nights priced

January 2027

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2027-01-011 night $244 · 2 nights $488 · 3 nights $717 · 4 nights $1,011 · 5 nights $1,240 · 6 nights $1,469 · 7 nights $1,698 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-021 night $244 · 2 nights $473 · 3 nights $767 · 4 nights $996 · 5 nights $1,225 · 6 nights $1,454 · 7 nights $1,698 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-031 night $229 · 2 nights $523 · 3 nights $752 · 4 nights $981 · 5 nights $1,210 · 6 nights $1,454 · 7 nights $1,698 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-041 night $294 · 2 nights $523 · 3 nights $752 · 4 nights $981 · 5 nights $1,225 · 6 nights $1,469 · 7 nights $1,698 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-051 night $229 · 2 nights $458 · 3 nights $687 · 4 nights $931 · 5 nights $1,175 · 6 nights $1,404 · 7 nights $1,633 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-061 night $229 · 2 nights $458 · 3 nights $702 · 4 nights $946 · 5 nights $1,175 · 6 nights $1,404 · 7 nights $1,633 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-071 night $229 · 2 nights $473 · 3 nights $717 · 4 nights $946 · 5 nights $1,175 · 6 nights $1,404 · 7 nights $1,633 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-081 night $244 · 2 nights $488 · 3 nights $717 · 4 nights $946 · 5 nights $1,175 · 6 nights $1,404 · 7 nights $1,711 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-091 night $244 · 2 nights $473 · 3 nights $702 · 4 nights $931 · 5 nights $1,160 · 6 nights $1,467 · 7 nights $1,735 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-101 night $229 · 2 nights $458 · 3 nights $687 · 4 nights $916 · 5 nights $1,223 · 6 nights $1,491 · 7 nights $1,870 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-111 night $229 · 2 nights $458 · 3 nights $687 · 4 nights $994 · 5 nights $1,262 · 6 nights $1,641 · 7 nights $2,131 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-121 night $229 · 2 nights $458 · 3 nights $765 · 4 nights $1,033 · 5 nights $1,412 · 6 nights $1,902 · 7 nights $2,562 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-131 night $229 · 2 nights $536 · 3 nights $804 · 4 nights $1,183 · 5 nights $1,673 · 6 nights $2,333 · 7 nights $3,052 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-141 night $307 · 2 nights $575 · 3 nights $954 · 4 nights $1,444 · 5 nights $2,104 · 6 nights $2,823 · 7 nights $3,529 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-151 night $268 · 2 nights $647 · 3 nights $1,137 · 4 nights $1,797 · 5 nights $2,516 · 6 nights $3,222 · 7 nights $3,975 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-161 night $379 · 2 nights $869 · 3 nights $1,529 · 4 nights $2,248 · 5 nights $2,954 · 6 nights $3,707 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-171 night $490 · 2 nights $1,150 · 3 nights $1,869 · 4 nights $2,575 · 5 nights $3,328 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-181 night $660 · 2 nights $1,379 · 3 nights $2,085 · 4 nights $2,838 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-191 night $719 · 2 nights $1,425 · 3 nights $2,178 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-201 night $706 · 2 nights $1,459 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-211 night $753 · 2 nights $1,469 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-221 night $716 · 2 nights $1,395 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-231 night $679 · 2 nights $1,390 · 3 nights $2,025 · 4 nights $2,712 · 5 nights $3,374 · 6 nights $4,360 · 7 nights $5,089 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-241 night $711 · 2 nights $1,346 · 3 nights $2,033 · 4 nights $2,695 · 5 nights $3,681 · 6 nights $4,410 · 7 nights $5,047 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-251 night $635 · 2 nights $1,322 · 3 nights $1,984 · 4 nights $2,970 · 5 nights $3,699 · 6 nights $4,336 · 7 nights $5,102 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-261 night $687 · 2 nights $1,349 · 3 nights $2,335 · 4 nights $3,064 · 5 nights $3,701 · 6 nights $4,467 · 7 nights $4,760 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-271 night $662 · 2 nights $1,648 · 3 nights $2,377 · 4 nights $3,014 · 5 nights $3,780 · 6 nights $4,073 · 7 nights $4,383 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-281 night $986 · 2 nights $1,715 · 3 nights $2,352 · 4 nights $3,118 · 5 nights $3,411 · 6 nights $3,721 · 7 nights $4,021 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-291 night $729 · 2 nights $1,366 · 3 nights $2,132 · 4 nights $2,425 · 5 nights $2,735 · 6 nights $3,035 · 7 nights $3,335 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-301 night $637 · 2 nights $1,403 · 3 nights $1,696 · 4 nights $2,006 · 5 nights $2,306 · 6 nights $2,606 · 7 nights $2,929 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-311 night $766 · 2 nights $1,059 · 3 nights $1,369 · 4 nights $1,669 · 5 nights $1,969 · 6 nights $2,292 · 7 nights $2,634 · up to 14 nights priced

February 2027

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2027-02-011 night $293 · 2 nights $603 · 3 nights $903 · 4 nights $1,203 · 5 nights $1,526 · 6 nights $1,868 · 7 nights $2,162 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-02-021 night $310 · 2 nights $610 · 3 nights $910 · 4 nights $1,233 · 5 nights $1,575 · 6 nights $1,869 · 7 nights $2,236 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-02-031 night $300 · 2 nights $600 · 3 nights $923 · 4 nights $1,265 · 5 nights $1,559 · 6 nights $1,926 · 7 nights $2,326 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-02-041 night $300 · 2 nights $623 · 3 nights $965 · 4 nights $1,259 · 5 nights $1,626 · 6 nights $2,026 · 7 nights $2,440 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-02-051 night $323 · 2 nights $665 · 3 nights $959 · 4 nights $1,326 · 5 nights $1,726 · 6 nights $2,140 · 7 nights $2,554 · up to 14 nights priced

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Axel's take: 9.0/10

Quiet South Yarra luxury with genuinely personal service, rather than big-hotel facilities. a small five-star boutique hotel in South Yarra, scored for what it is.

The Lyall is a small five-star boutique hotel that makes a strong case for staying outside Melbourne’s CBD. Reopened after a thorough renovation in March 2024, it pairs understated, European-style rooms with a leafy South Yarra address. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise welcoming staff, spotless interiors and comfortable beds. We'd choose it for a relaxed couples’ stay built around neighbourhood restaurants, shopping and easy train or tram trips into town.

The trade-off is a smaller collection of facilities, not a full-service luxury complex. A recent Expedia guest specifically missed having a gym, and the current official site does not advertise the catalog’s spa or sauna. Valet parking costs extra; check exactly what a breakfast-inclusive booking covers. We'd skip it if extensive wellness facilities or a CBD doorstep matter more than quiet surroundings and personal attention.

  • Best for: couples seeking quiet boutique luxury; South Yarra dining and shopping; travelers who value personal service

  • Watch out for: limited wellness facilities; paid valet parking; check breakfast-package inclusions

  • Location: Quiet South Yarra side street near restaurants, boutiques, trains and trams; outside the CBD.

  • Rooms: Renovated, understated interiors; Classic rooms start at 32 square metres, with larger rooms and suites available.

  • Cleanliness: Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently describe spotless, well-maintained rooms.

  • Service: Warm, helpful staff are a recurring strength across recent guest reviews.

  • Amenities: Bistro, bar, terrace and bicycles; do not assume the catalog’s spa, sauna or gym are available.

  • Fees and surprises: Valet parking and breakfast can cost extra; confirm breakfast-package allowances before booking.

Axel's opinion of The Lyall, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · concreteplayground.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About The Lyall

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • 16 Murphy St, Melbourne
  • Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 217 reviews (location 4.3/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Essendon Fields Airport Terminal: 33 min by taxi · Melbourne Airport: 34 min by taxi · Avalon Airport: 50 min by taxi · Shrine of Remembrance: 6 min by taxi · National Gallery of Victoria: 9 min by taxi · Fed Square: 10 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: A$60 per guest per night
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Valet parking (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Melbourne

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard room with balcony

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with balcony

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Quadruple room with balcony

Comfort room

Comfort Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Superior room

2 Bedrooms Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with balcony

1 Bedroom Deluxe room

2 Bedrooms Deluxe room

3 Bedrooms Deluxe room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Quadruple room

Executive room

Executive room with balcony

Executive Single room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Premium room

Premium room with balcony

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Premium Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Classic room

Classic room with balcony

Classic Single room with balcony

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Classic Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Classic Twin room (twin beds)

Classic Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Luxury room

Suite

Suite with balcony

Suite with balcony and with view

1 Bedroom Suite

2 Bedrooms Suite

Single Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite

Standard Suite

Comfort Suite

Comfort Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Superior Suite

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite with balcony

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite with balcony and with view

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Suite

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Suite with balcony and with view

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Twin Suite (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Sextuple Suite

Premier Suite

Premier Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Executive Suite

Executive Suite with garden view

Executive Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Premium Suite

1 Bedroom Premium Suite

1 Bedroom Premium Suite with balcony and with view

Grand Suite

Grand Single Suite

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

Grand Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Grand Quadruple Suite

Luxury Suite

2 Bedrooms Luxury Suite

Platinum Suite

1 Bedroom Platinum Double Suite (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Platinum Quadruple Suite

Deluxe Apartment

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Apartment

Luxury Apartment

2 Bedrooms Luxury Apartment

Comfort Studio

Executive Studio

Executive Studio with garden view

Classic Studio

Classic Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

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Use these page-supplied URLs; do not invent or look up internal IDs. Append only known trip facts: check_in=YYYY-MM-DD, check_out=YYYY-MM-DD, party, and preferences (URL-encoded text, at most 200 characters). Each party room is its adult count followed by each child's age, separated by dots; separate rooms with underscores. Example: party=2.7_1.0.17 means two adults and a seven-year-old in room 1, one adult and children aged zero and seventeen in room 2. Use -1 for an unknown child's age. If room assignments are unknown, omit party and preserve known guest counts and ages in preferences. Never guess dates, ages or room assignments. Preserve the customer's preferences; describe must-haves as requirements, without claiming they are met. A browsing-tool refusal does not mean the customer link is broken. No contact or payment information belongs in the URL.

Optional research: inspect rooms and rates at The Lyall: it takes known dates and guests, and a room or rate choice there is optional.

  • Live search: Get current prices at The Lyall. Use the traveler’s exact dates and guests to answer price and budget questions.
  • Customer handoff: When discussing The Lyall as a stay option, include its hotel customer link above with the known stay, even while comparing alternatives. A matching room/rate link preserves that exact option; otherwise keep the hotel link and say what is still to choose. Continue useful research through supplied research links. If a preference changes, keep the other stay details and refine the search; do not recommend a poor match as satisfying the request. Open rooms and rates when the traveler asks about a room, rate or term. Follow check-again links when useful; an unfinished check does not prevent a customer handoff. Quote the prices and terms shown; a requirement or saving is met by the room or rate that lists it.
  • For your own research: Follow complete supplied research URLs unchanged; use their links to change the stay. If a research link fails, reopen the preceding page and retry once, or search for "Axel The Lyall rates, Melbourne". The Flight and hotel search guide and this page work without an account, API key or connector. If research still cannot progress, hand over the appropriate customer template above with the latest known stay details and say what is still to choose.

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