The South Yarra hotel reimagined to evoke an intimate sense of place

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15 April 2024

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The Lyall in South Yarra | DKO
The Lyall in South Yarra | DKO
Dubbed as ‘the hotel for those who don’t like hotels’ the transformation of The Lyall Hotel has seen the interior elevated to an intimate and luxury, five-star experience.
The entry to The Lyall passes by the al fresco dining area, leading guests into the soft lighting and serene colour palette that is the foundation of the luxurious yet cosy feeling throughout the hotel.
Each suite is expansive in size, and offers a lounge room that evokes an intimacy and residential-like scale.
Attention to detail was paramount in the hotel's suites, with parquet flooring, bespoke oak furniture with gold detailing and layers of soft furnishings to evoke that luxury feel.
The hotel's rooms' ensuites are palatial in size and feature soft marble, contrasted against rich oak veneer.
Lighting was carefully considered by DKO, in order to get the perfect soft lighting that exudes calm and serenity. Lamps are used throughout the hotel for an intimate and cosy effect.
The bathing experience at The Lyall is opulent, with some suites featuring a freestanding bath that is fit for a queen.
Fluted glass sliders give a bedroom privacy from the main living space in a suite; the textured wallpaper softens the space and adds a textural richness.