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Reviews of The White Star Tavern This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

28 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DJ, United Kingdom

#1 of 35 hotels in Southampton

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Review Score

Based on 878 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    Enjoyed Our Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent thoroughly enjoyed it

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    Did what it said on the tin - and a bit more
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was brilliant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    10
    A perfect place for solo traveller and for that much needed ‘me’ time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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

    10
    Really convenient, and great for a work stay. Staff are great.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing I can think about

    Convenient- spotlessly clean - and some nice room extras

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    First Class Stay...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Have 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

    10
    Would definitely stay again. Excellent value for money, ideal location and very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much. Parking was ok, but not great.

    Everything! It was excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly - the ethos is spot on

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Perfect for what we needed excellent food staff brillian.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some cleanliness issues in the room, coffee machine not cleaned out cobwebs etc

    Good was fantastic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Classy and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic value for money and great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise 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

    8.0
    Great location and very friendly and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything...but breakfast was a standout

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    9.0
    Excellent... staff, welcome and all round stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Steep 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really 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

    10
    Nice and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff were friendly and the breakfast was amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    10
    Nice comfortable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    lovely place to stay near the restraunts and a short walk to the port first class

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    Great facilities, lovely cosy room and really welcoming staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was fabulous- lovely freshly cooked food, we also had Sunday lunch- which was delicious too!

    Stayed in April 2024

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