The Lyall, Melbourne, Australia

40 suite luxury hotel, The Lyall, in residential Melbourne is the love-child of a couple who wanted to make a private city hotel in the 5 star category. Arriving at this luxury hotel you’ll find a very chic and comfortable home style establishment in one of Melbourne’s fashionable villages.

The facilities

The luxury hotel is on a tree lined residential street, so unsurprisingly in Australia the taxi driver more than likely won’t know where to find The Lyall. It is one of three luxury hotels of character in the city and is also one of the best located for exploring a vibrant part of Melbourne. During fashion week, if you’ve planned ahead, you’ll secure a room here amongst the fashionistas, or at least be invited to a cocktail party in the luxury hotel which is often a venue at one of Melbourne’s hottest events. Appropriately for a luxury hotel coveting this clientèle, the bar downstairs is big on sparkling wines and champagnes. Don’t worry if you over-indulge; there’s a newly launched spa offering Elemis treatments to repair that dehydrated skin darling!

The suites

Each suite has a kitchen and it’s close enough to run out to the shop. The hallways are mini-lounges around fireplaces which is a homey touch. No expense has been spared at this luxury hotel. Many comforts including under-floor heating, air-conditioning, twenty four hour in-room dining and DVDs and CD’s in all the neutrally minimalist rooms. If you’ve a taste for fine food, you’ll find it hard to stay away from the mini-bar packed with quality ice-cream, cheese, crackers and chocolates. The Lyall could well get away with a claim to the best stocked hotel mini-bar. Period.