Lyall Hotel and Spa vs The Como Melbourne
Both are in Melbourne, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★South Yarra
Lyall Hotel and Spa
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★½South Yarra
The Como Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Lyall Hotel and Spa
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 490 m apart.
Choose Lyall Hotel and Spa if you want
- to walk to the sights (3.3 km / 3.8 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 40 / 111)
Choose The Como Melbourne if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 111 / 40)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2012 / 2002)
Why is Lyall Hotel and Spa better than The Como Melbourne?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 2310 m closer to public transport−310 m
- 3Has 24-hour room service
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (40 vs 111 rooms)−71
Why is The Como Melbourne better than Lyall Hotel and Spa?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2More guest reviews (181 vs 74), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2012 vs 2002)+10y
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (111 vs 40 rooms)×2.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Lyall Hotel and Spa vs The Como Melbourne: which hotel is better? | Lyall Hotel and Spa | The Como Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Location | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +0.8 | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | 8.5 +0.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 +1.7 | 8.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.1 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 74 | 181 +107 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 219 | – |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 23% +6% | top 29% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 +0.2 | 6.8 |
| Distance to South Yarra centre | 110 m −280 m | 390 m |
| To the beach | 3.0 km | – |
| To public transport | 150 m −310 m | 460 m |
| To the airport | 23 km | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 122 | 148 +26 |
| To the nearest food shop | 90 m −120 m | 210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 8 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 4 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★½ |
| Rooms | 40 | 111 |
| Floors | 4 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2002 | 2012 +10y |
| Listed amenities | 22 | 21 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Gallery of Victoria | 2.6 km | 3.0 km |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 3.3 km | 3.7 km |
| Melbourne Museum | 4.2 km | 4.5 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Lyall Hotel and SpaThe Como Melbourne
- The Como Melbourne is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Lyall Hotel and Spa: €329 a night on average · The Como Melbourne: €157 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | Lyall Hotel and Spa | The Como Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| November | €361 | €186 |
| December | €282 | €119 |
| January | €370 | €151 |
| February | €408 | €205 |
| March | €408 | €260 |
| April | €279 | €110 |
| May | – | €118 |
| June | – | €110 |
| July | €265 | €112 |
| August | €259 | €110 |
| September | – | €139 |
| October | – | €203 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
490 m apart
Lyall Hotel and Spa: city centre: 3.3 km, nearest station Flinders Station,Melbourne: 150 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 23 km, beach: 3.0 km, 122 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
The Como Melbourne: city centre: 3.8 km, nearest station Flinders Station,Melbourne: 460 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 23 km, 148 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Lyall Hotel and Spa or The Como Melbourne: common questions
Which is better, Lyall Hotel and Spa or The Como Melbourne?
Lyall Hotel and Spa leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, public transport. The Como Melbourne is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Lyall Hotel and Spa or The Como Melbourne?
Over the year The Como Melbourne costs about €157 a night on average against €329 at Lyall Hotel and Spa, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Lyall Hotel and Spa is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 390 m for The Como Melbourne.
How far apart are Lyall Hotel and Spa and The Como Melbourne?
The two hotels are 490 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score