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Tolarno Hotel vs Lyall Hotel and Spa

Both properties are recommended by experts. Overall, Tolarno Hotel ranks marginally higher than Lyall Hotel and Spa. Tolarno Hotel comes in at 76 with praise from 6 publications like DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.

Tolarno Hotel
Tolarno Hotel
7 / 10
42 Fitzroy St., St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182
From $61 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Set in the heart of St. Kilda's café, bar, and club precinct, Tolarno Hotel was once owned by artists who ran a gallery out of the space, and it still has an idiosyncratic artistic bent." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Tolarno was once the site of Georges Mora’s seminal gallery, Tolarno. The fine-dining restaurant downstairs now bears the name of his artist wife Mirka, as well as her original paintings." Full review
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"In the heart of St Kilda’s café scene, this modernized hotel features contemporary artworks by local artists and original works by noted Melbourne artist Mirka Mora."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Stylish and bright en-suite bedrooms with Fifties and Sixties retro furnishings, original artwork, polished timber floors and all mod cons. Good value."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A prime location about five minutes walk from the beach as well as brightly colored rooms and public spaces decorated with original artwork by local artists, including former resident Mirka Mora." Full review
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Lyall Hotel and Spa
Lyall Hotel and Spa
8 / 10
14-16 Murphy St., South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria 3141
From $172 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Concierge 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 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 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 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 Travel + Leisure
"Favored by frequent travelers to Melbourne, this South Yarra escape is renowned for its understated, yet exquisite service." Full review
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