Space HotelvsLyall Hotel and Spa
Lyall Hotel and Spa and Space Hotel are both endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Lyall Hotel and Spa is the choice of most writers compared to Space Hotel. Lyall Hotel and Spa ranks #25 in Melbourne with positive reviews from 7 publications like Travel + Leisure, Time Out and The Telegraph.
Space Hotel
380 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Fodor's
"Located just minutes from bustling Lygon Street, Carlton Gardens, and Queen Victoria Market, this family-run venue targets budget travelers who like a bit more comfort." Full review
Time Out
"From eight-bed dorms, to suites overlooking Melbourne, the Space Hotel offers budget accommodation in the heart of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One of Melbourne's few genuine flashpackers, this sleek, modern and immaculate hotel has something for all demographics, all at very reasonable prices." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Catering to flashpackers (backpackers with bigger budgets) and millennials looking for simple lodging, the Space Hotel fills the void between a modern hostel and a mid-range property." Full review
Lyall Hotel and Spa
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
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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