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The Cullen, PrahranvsLyall Hotel and Spa
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Art Series - The Cullen ranks significantly better than Lyall Hotel and Spa. Art Series - The Cullen is ranked #2 in Melbourne with praise from 7 reviewers like The Telegraph, oyster.com and Time Out.
The Cullen, Prahran
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
164 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Prahran, Stonnington, Victoria 3181
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "From the lobby's life-size Cullen-customized fiberglass cows to the array of original canvases scattered throughout this cleverly designed building, visual provocation awaits at every turn."
Lonely Planet "Expect visions of Ned Kelly shooting you from the glam opaque room/bathroom dividers in this new and lively hotel, resplendent in the works of Sydney artist Adam Cullen." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Bright and airy rooms are all open-plan suites with full kitchenettes, and... are decorated with modern and abstract designs and artwork." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Each of the rooms offers a kitchenette and contemporary furnishings." Full review
i
Book one of the 18 deluxe balcony suites to take advantage of outdoor space.
The Telegraph8.0
"If you want to experience some of Melbourne's inner-city grunge, stay at boutique 'art' hotel The Cullen, located just off Chapel Street." Full review
Jetsetter "Trendy urban crash pad inspired by Aussie artist Adam Cullen, with a rooftop deck and dumpling bar." Full review
Time Out "Every room of the hotel, from the compact studio suite to the sprawling penthouse, pays tribute to Sydney artist Adam Cullen, thanks to a large private collection of his work. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "From the lobby’s life-size Cullen-customized fiberglass cows to the array of original canvases scattered throughout this cleverly designed building, visual provocation awaits at every turn." Full review
Michelin Guide "A strikingly designed boutique hotel...it’s more welcoming and less aggressive than it may sound, with plentiful comforts in its apartment-style, kitchenette-equipped rooms " Full review
Lyall Hotel and Spa Concierge
Fodor's Time Out Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
14-16 Murphy St., South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria 3141
From $172/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "The all-suite Lyall opened in 2002 in Melbourne's most designer-heavy neighborhood, South Yarra, but it draws high-end travelers of every stripe."
Fodor's "The spacious one- and two-bedroom suites at this exclusive hotel make an artform of understated elegance, and they come with all the luxuries." Full review
Time Out "The Lyall rates high on the Time Out radar for its classical rooms, award-winning day spa and intimate bar, where a gin and tonic gets the evening started in a grand way." Full review
Lonely Planet "Tucked away in a leafy residential street, the Lyall’s spacious rooms are well-appointed, with little luxuries including gourmet cheese in the minibar." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Favored by frequent travelers to Melbourne, this South Yarra escape is renowned for its understated, yet exquisite service." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Just off swanky Toorak Road and a quick sashay from boutique-jammed Chapel Street, its suites feel more like your own warm, homely apartment than a hotel room." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Sophisticated and sleek, the Lyall Hotel and Spa is where well-heeled fasionistas come to kick up their feet in Melbourne." Full review
i
I notice, while we take our breather, that every request a guest makes is met with an ‘of course’ or ‘certainly’.
Condé Nast Traveler "The Lyall's hushed ambience, ageless service, and slight remove from downtown Melbourne in South Yarra set it apart." Full review
Lonely Planet "Just off Toorak Rd, the 40-suite Lyall, with one- and two-bedroom apartments, is all about the good life: on-site spa and champagne bar, original artwork by French-born Thierry B, even a pillow menu." Full review
