28 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DJ, United Kingdom
#1 of 35 hotels in Southampton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 878 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 25, 2024
James
CanadaThe breakfast was more than I expected an delicious. The location was good for old town and amenities.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Caroltravels
CanadaHaving a room on the top floor was difficult to do the narrow stairs, you didn't want to forget anything and need to run back up, however on the plus side staying there 3 days made it easier on the last day.
Breakfast was wonderful, delicious and ample. We enjoyed dinner there 2 nights. The room was comfortable and beautiful design. Quaint pub feel. Shower was large. Loved the small touches milk, water and beer in the fridge, coffee and tea also available. It was in walking distance to the Ferry's. The staff were very helpful and pleasant. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Pauline
United KingdomThe pillows on the bed were much to soft
The breakfast was excellent, better than I have ever had.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Maureen
United KingdomNothing
Excellent thoroughly enjoyed it
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Martin
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Comfortable, spotlessly clean and straightforward. Good restaurant. Convenient too. My third stay and each time, the same as before - the staff are especially helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
John
United KingdomEverything was brilliant
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Glenda
United KingdomNothing to complain about.
Best cappucino I had. My breakfast was perfect. The English brealfast was just enough and not greasy. Easy access to Netflix, so I was able to catch up with the latest film I keep on missing. There was a bathrobe and slippers. Hairdryer is accessible.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Martin
United KingdomNothing I can think about
Convenient- spotlessly clean - and some nice room extras
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Kevin
United KingdomHave to say all good
First class was such go value fir money and was made so welcome by all staff they we a credit to the White Star Tavern
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Spencer
United KingdomNot much. Parking was ok, but not great.
Everything! It was excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Chris
AustraliaThe staff are incredibly helpful and friendly - the ethos is spot on
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Margaret
United KingdomSome cleanliness issues in the room, coffee machine not cleaned out cobwebs etc
Good was fantastic
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Douglas
United KingdomNothing.
Classy and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Victoria
United KingdomNoise from pubs and from what we assume was the room above. Could heat every creak and movement from.above and the telly like it was in our own room.
The White Star Tavern pub/restaurant was great, excellent food (appreciated the 10% guest discount) and breakfast was fantastic value for money included with our very reasonable room rate! Our standard double room also exceeded expectations, very good facilities, very comfy bed and lovely extras such as quality tea and coffee and chocolates and even proper milk, a beer and still and sparkling water in the fridge. All staff we encountered were great. We did find the location was quite noisy as opposite some lively pubs but this is subjective, depending on what you want from your stay. We could hear everything from room above as well. Otherwise very happy with our stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Stuart
United KingdomUnfortunately no parking and they couldn't check us in at 3pm.
The location was perfect for the cruise terminal as we were dropping some friends off. Staff extremely friendly and the food in the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Nic
United KingdomEverything...but breakfast was a standout
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Katherine
United KingdomI tried calling the guesthouse with a question about my check-in but no one was picking up the phone on multiple occasions
Was delighted by the breakfast. Plenty of delicious vegan options
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Paul
United KingdomThe Breakfast was seemed like it had been left under a heat lamp, hard to eat but apart from that all good
Well maintained
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Alison
United KingdomSteep stairs but not much that could be done about that due to the age of the building.
Staff were so lovely, attentive and gave a warm welcome on arrival. Nothing too much trouble. Our room was beautiful with quality furnishings. Bed was super comfy with lovely bedding. Total blackout curtains with a roller blind also. Lots of complimentary items from bottled water in fridge to chocolates, quality coffee pods/tea, soaps, lotions etc. Had a safe in room which was a bonus. Quiet mini fridge in the wardrobe too. We were on the second floor.... There's lots of steep stairs.... 4 flights to get to second floor. There is a really nice seating are on the first floor landing. Key card entry system into the guest stairway which felt very secure and private. The Tavern has plenty of comfortable seating. Great selection of drinks. Excellent, cheery staff. Seated, table service dining area or bar area meals. Security staff were lovely too. Had 3 course meal in the dining area, lovely quality of food, very tasty. The continental breakfast selection is superb. Good selection of cooked breakfast. Great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Jenna
United KingdomReally lovely 2 night stay at the white star tavern. Staff were friendly and helpful it all felt relaxed and easy. The room was very clean and breakfast the next morning was really good it was fresh and not stodgy, a good set up for the day. We would definitely stay again .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Patricia
United KingdomThe staff were friendly and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Motlalepula
United KingdomNothing! It was good
My room was clean and spacious, when I booked it said small double and I was expecting us to not have much space, I was happily surprised, the shower is so spacious and spotless, lots of space in the bathroom. The mini fridge had milk and bottled water, which was replaced every day, that was really impressive! The bed was so comfortable and bedding smelled fresh!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Steven
United Kingdomlovely place to stay near the restraunts and a short walk to the port first class
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Graham
United KingdomBreakfast was fabulous- lovely freshly cooked food, we also had Sunday lunch- which was delicious too!
Stayed in April 2024
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