Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of AUD 35 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Please note that parking is limited and height restrictions apply.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to noon for a fee ranging from approximately AUD 5 to 30 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details regarding accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed with the property.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Collingwood, just steps from Smith Street and a 2-minute drive from Collins Street. It is approximately 1.5 miles from the Melbourne Cricket Ground and 1.6 miles from Queen Victoria Market.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

lyf Collingwood Melbourne Hotel

Average nightly price at lyf Collingwood Melbourne by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$134
February	US$128
March	US$156
April	US$113
May	US$111
June	US$103
July	US$94
August	US$100
September	US$110
October	US$122
November	US$136
December	US$143

What guests think

At lyf Collingwood Melbourne, guests consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff, modern compact rooms, and the useful shared spaces like kitchens and laundry, alongside a convenient inner-suburb location close to Smith Street dining, public transport, and events at the MCG.

Common drawbacks include very small layouts with beds against windows, compact bathrooms that let water spill, some street or hallway noise and light, and the absence of in-room kettles or fridges pushing guests to shared facilities. Cleanliness is generally rated highly, though a few guests reported room odors, dusty spots, or occasional housekeeping gaps, and servicing is not daily. Overall, it suits travelers who prioritize communal facilities and a handy Collingwood base over spacious rooms or in-room extras.

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Facilities

Popular shared spaces include a well-equipped kitchen, laundry and social areas, with on-site parking available. In-room amenities are limited (no kettle or fridge), and some found communal supplies scarce or unavailable after hours.

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Ana

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was great and I appreciated having the laundry facility in the building.

10

Simon

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good kitchen

10

Darren

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Small rooms and bathrooms but the facility made up for it with many common rooms, free laundry, fully stocked common kitchen. Good value for the price and well located.

10

Thomas

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice design and layout. Rooms are small but cosy, modern, and well furnished. The shared spaces are cool and give a bit of a hostel vibe. Location is great, and close to many dining options. The parking can be a bit tricky to find at first, as it's not on the same street as the hotel. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

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Maria

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great but it really is an upmarket hostel. The rooms are very small, the bed is badly positioned for two people to get out of comfortably and the bathroom is tiny - and water pretty much goes everywhere, without a shower screen. Nice decor and friendly staff but nothing in the room - fridge, iron, toaster all in "shared areas".

10

Hayley

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very modern style design. Clean functional rooms, fantastic kitchen shared amenities.

8

Teresa

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A nice change from the usual hotel rooms. Everything was new, clean and well presented. Great decor! Our only complaint was that there was no cofee in the kitchen after hours and it was difficult to get in and out of the bed, being against the window.

10

Joanne

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to rest and relax. Useful amenities (laundry room, shared kitchen). No room service, but really who needs that these days, especially given the fabulous eateries around the hotel. We had a delicious meal at Orlo next door. Amazing restaurant with wonderful staff. Equaled only by the staff at Lyf. Thumbs up on all fronts.

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Mark

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thank you LYF Team! Parking was onsite and seamless, staff were friendly and accommodating. Rooms were clean. The experience would be 5 stars if the room had coffee making facilities and a fridge. Regards Mark

8

Gordon

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

SO well located and a lot going for this place but I do wish the rooms were a little better equipped. The philosophy of sharing is great - until it’s 11.30pm and you need a kettle, or the Uber Eats arrives and the only bowls available are four floors away. And who really wants to drink vino from a 3-D printed mug? For $40 per room everyone could have all they need.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally very clean and well presented, though a few guests noted musty odors, dusty areas, or unclean linens. Housekeeping is not daily, which some found inconvenient.

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Sean

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall we really enjoyed our stay, but one room smelled like mold. They worked on it 3/4 times, but couldn’t get rid of it.

8

Benjamin

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Lovely hotel with great facilities including kitchen, laundry and chill out rooms for guests to use freely. Staff were super lovely and helpful. Rooms very stylish and the hotel is in a great area. Cleanliness and parking price the only issue for me. Room window ledges were a dust trap. Other than that would absolutely stay again.

10

Jessica

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very clean and had what I needed. Hairdryer was provided. Check in was easy. Location was great

6

Mia

11 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The sheets weren’t clean which is a number 1 disappointing factor!

8

Yomna

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Situated in an area where there were bars everywhere, and great restaurants and Cafes. Sadly there was a really bad smell in my room

10

Johnny

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 8 nights

Staff were very helpful, rooms were clean

8

Miki

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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David

18 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location for where I was going

10

John-paul

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

room was spotlessly clean,staff very helpful.10 out of 10

10

Marcia

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Modern and clean. Easy to walk to shops and transport.

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Rooms

Compact, modern rooms with comfortable beds, but layouts often place the bed against a window and bathrooms are very tight with showers that can wet the floor. Noise and light insulation vary by room, with some reports of street or hallway noise and limited blackout.

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Danielle

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and basic accommodation. Rooms would benefit from better blinds that block out the light more effectively.

10

Emily

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Second time I’ve stayed. As good as the first. Rooms are clean. Beds are comfy. Location is fabulous. No noisy aircon or ventilation humming and keeping you awake. Rooms are so peaceful.

10

Dimity

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, the bed was in a terrible spot in the room and the tv wasn’t watchable from The bed. Room needs changing around. It’s small but clean and everything worked well. Staff were pleasant and helped when needed

6

Kerry

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute place, inexpensive but too noisy. All night you can hear guests above you and beside you in their rooms. Noise in the common areas goes through the night. Music is also played in the hallway that you hear from your room. I would not stay again.

10

Kira

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cosy room, the layout with the bed was a little snug but the room was nice and quiet, clean and modern. The shower did spill out into the rest of the bathroom making the floor and bathmat very wet. A bar fridge and kettle would be nice in the room, but for a quick overnight stay the room was sufficient and very well priced.

6

Maria

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great but it really is an upmarket hostel. The rooms are very small, the bed is badly positioned for two people to get out of comfortably and the bathroom is tiny - and water pretty much goes everywhere, without a shower screen. Nice decor and friendly staff but nothing in the room - fridge, iron, toaster all in "shared areas".

8

Alix

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The service was excellent & the facilities were well looked after. However, my room was a bit different from the photos. The one & only window in my room was a lot smaller than in the images. It was a small cut out in the corner, so the room overall was quite dark since no natural light could get in. The window didn't open either, so couldn't get any fresh air. That being said, it was affordable & there's a nice cafe right next door with a fireplace. I'd stay here again, but only if I can get a room with an actual window with access to natural light. The suburb is a bit sketchy at night, ran into some unsavoury characters who tried to jump my friend & I. Also takes ages to get to the cbd from here - uber is a must. There's some great dining options during the day though, but don't go out alone in this area at night. I was lucky & had a friend with me

6

Amanda

27 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are TINY. I booked a "one of a kind Plus", and the layout of the room isn't like any of the layouts shown on the website. The bed had a wall top, bottom, one entire side and about a third of the other side - meaning getting in and out of the bed was tricky. The bathroom design is so bad - the toilet sits immediately behind the frosted glass door, and doesn't actually close completely. The shower is tiny, and has a very small shower screen, meaning the entire bathroom, including the bin, and the toilet get wet during a shower. I questioned the room type, because it didn't seem to be "plus" in any way - and I was told it was definitely a "plus" room. It included a shared "kitchenette" with another room. The kitchenette had some crockery and cutlery, but no way to wash them. I checked in the "chill" room for any items to clean up after we used some plates and cutlery - but there was just a sink of dirty dishes their too.

6

Laura

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel in a cool area and lovely and helpful staff! I like that Lyf promotes sustainability with shared spaces etc. Cafe next door, South of Johnston, with a fireplace was fantastic. However, the hotel was not very quiet. Rooms - yes I asked to change to another one but that wasn't much better - let all the noise from the streets in and water pipes were noisy as well. I guess for sound sleepers and people staying up late this is not an issue. Bed was super comfy though but I was not a fan of the bed "frame" design, bed was awkward to get in to as it was on a weird platform.

4

Adam

28 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Tiny rooms. Beds hard against window with no block out blinds. Right above neon signage that made the room very bright at night. Has a terrible sleep. Very budget offering for the price paid.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with many citing friendly, welcoming staff who help resolve issues; a few noted slow check-in or policy communication frustrations.

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10

Taylah

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lyf Collingwood is perfect for a Melbourne getaway in the inner suburbs. Central to restaurants and public transport in a safe location. The staff are very attentive and welcoming, and the rooms are very clean. Highly recommend!

2

jaimie

4 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

2 hours just to check in terrible no frige in room no tea coffee or kettle in room . Bathroom lighs do not turn on unless room light is on so you have to wake your partner up every time you need it

10

Nur E

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. The staff on evening shift are very friendly. They welcome me and my cat with small gift for my cat in the room which is outstanding gesture. I’m not a fussy guest or demanding too much as long as the staff are playing their part as they should.

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Dr Kieran

26 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Shocking Experience – Misleading Policies I’ve stayed at this hotel three times previously with my dog, relying on their advertised pet-friendly amenities. However, during my recent stay, I was shocked to discover that their pet policy had changed in April—something that was never communicated to me during booking or check-in. When my partner arrived late Friday with our dog, she was refused check-in. Despite my requests for an exception or a reasonable solution, staff repeatedly refused and offered no viable options. I even offered to pay a cleaning fee, but the only suggestion was a far more expensive alternative at another property. This left me with no choice but to give the room to my partner while I had to make a makeshift bed and sleep in my office with my dog. The lack of transparency, refusal to accommodate, and overall treatment were unacceptable. If your policy has changed, it must be communicated clearly on your website and booking platforms. I won’t be returning after this experience and would caution others to confirm policies before booking.

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Rhys

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were excellent and helped resolve a couple of issues during our stay. We felt the room could have been better and sleep wasn’t the best. Overall okay.

10

Johnny

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 8 nights

Staff were very helpful, rooms were clean

10

Eric

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay, easy check in and staff who were always happy to help and genuinely made guests feel welcomed!

8

Alix

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The service was excellent & the facilities were well looked after. However, my room was a bit different from the photos. The one & only window in my room was a lot smaller than in the images. It was a small cut out in the corner, so the room overall was quite dark since no natural light could get in. The window didn't open either, so couldn't get any fresh air. That being said, it was affordable & there's a nice cafe right next door with a fireplace. I'd stay here again, but only if I can get a room with an actual window with access to natural light. The suburb is a bit sketchy at night, ran into some unsavoury characters who tried to jump my friend & I. Also takes ages to get to the cbd from here - uber is a must. There's some great dining options during the day though, but don't go out alone in this area at night. I was lucky & had a friend with me

10

Haydn

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff here are incredible and the rooms short comfy. Easy walking distance to shops and transport.

10

Haydn

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I've never been able to fault this place. The staff are simply amazing and the room has everything I could want. I stay here often and just know if won't be long until I'm back again

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Location

Convenient inner-suburb base close to Smith Street dining, trams, and the MCG, with much within walking distance. Some street-facing rooms experience noise or light, and one reviewer felt the area sketchy at night.

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Felicity

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location - clean and safe

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Taylah

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lyf Collingwood is perfect for a Melbourne getaway in the inner suburbs. Central to restaurants and public transport in a safe location. The staff are very attentive and welcoming, and the rooms are very clean. Highly recommend!

10

Anna

23 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Easy 20 ish min walk to MCG or to shopping area. Very friendly staff. Small but great layout of room. Great option for the price

10

Kara

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great convenient location, and easy to walk everywhere right from the front door - perfect for a Melbourne weekend away

6

Craig

24 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Situated in the front of the building was noisy with voices in he street flowing upwards quite loudly, additionally street lighting lit up the room even with the blinds down. not a good nights sleep at all

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Alix

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The service was excellent & the facilities were well looked after. However, my room was a bit different from the photos. The one & only window in my room was a lot smaller than in the images. It was a small cut out in the corner, so the room overall was quite dark since no natural light could get in. The window didn't open either, so couldn't get any fresh air. That being said, it was affordable & there's a nice cafe right next door with a fireplace. I'd stay here again, but only if I can get a room with an actual window with access to natural light. The suburb is a bit sketchy at night, ran into some unsavoury characters who tried to jump my friend & I. Also takes ages to get to the cbd from here - uber is a must. There's some great dining options during the day though, but don't go out alone in this area at night. I was lucky & had a friend with me

8

lorna

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great secure parking. Lots of excellent restaurants within walking distance.

8

David

18 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location for where I was going

10

Marcia

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Modern and clean. Easy to walk to shops and transport.

10

Tim

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent establishment. Fantastic location close to the G and other city hotspots.

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Dining

No on-site dining or room service is highlighted; guests rely on the shared kitchen and nearby cafes and restaurants. Several missed in-room tea or coffee facilities and found late-night options limited.

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Thea

21 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and quiet. Nice cafe next door for breakfast. Only difficulty was very thick doona made it too hot to sleep. I had to remove the doona and sleep under the doona cover

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Christopher

14 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the modern look of the hotel but foom was a disappointment with few amenities. Had to use a shared kitchen to o make tea or coffee. Great to have a hotel near love LGBTQ venues in Collingwood

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Simon

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good kitchen

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Annie

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel was so Great and exceeded my expectation. Two rooms with kitchen was so great for our family eco friendly place with lots of amenities like kitchen, laundery rooms and nice terrasse. Great neighbourhood with plenty of dinning options with tram at 3 minutes walk. I would recommend this hotel!

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Jude

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, we really liked out stay. However, there are no tea and coffee making facilities in the room. I often wake up in the night and like to have a cup of tea. This was the only negative.

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Shona

16 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was small, but cute, and was all that was needed in a space. Access to perfect shared kitchen and cooking spaces, cool laundry facilites, comfy outdoor spaces and indoor spaces where you can work alone or hang with your friends. Really great vibes here. Just needed more than one free coffee a day seeing as theres no coffee machine in room. Loved my stay here

10

Joanne

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to rest and relax. Useful amenities (laundry room, shared kitchen). No room service, but really who needs that these days, especially given the fabulous eateries around the hotel. We had a delicious meal at Orlo next door. Amazing restaurant with wonderful staff. Equaled only by the staff at Lyf. Thumbs up on all fronts.

8

Mark

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thank you LYF Team! Parking was onsite and seamless, staff were friendly and accommodating. Rooms were clean. The experience would be 5 stars if the room had coffee making facilities and a fridge. Regards Mark

8

Gordon

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

SO well located and a lot going for this place but I do wish the rooms were a little better equipped. The philosophy of sharing is great - until it’s 11.30pm and you need a kettle, or the Uber Eats arrives and the only bowls available are four floors away. And who really wants to drink vino from a 3-D printed mug? For $40 per room everyone could have all they need.

10

Alex

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel for a fe2 bights. Lots food option's near by

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