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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 34 hotels in Southampton

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Review Score

Based on 903 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

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant an convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was on the small side and stair access was rather narrow for taking luggage.

    Location was good and staff very helpful and friendly. breakfast good and service excellent.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Drink prices were on the high side (there are in pounds sterling, after all), and there was very little shelf space in the bathroom. I pack pretty tight, but I prefer to keep my stuff dry.

    Pretty much everything. At the pub's suggestion, I kept the "big bag" downstairs (as did everyone else). The room was completely modern with A/C, comfy bed, and decently equipped bathroom.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The door that leads to the corridor where all the rooms are was right next to my room. That door kept getting slammed every time someone opened it so I was woken up at 7am by someone who kept slamming the door (probably taking bags out of their room)

    The room was clean and you could tell it has been recently refurbished. The bed was very comfy. I especially loved the AC.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    10
    Out of this world
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Stair to the rooms with no lifts was the only down fall, but the hotel and the setting was far more Important.

    The Staff and the location was just perfect. Busy and people just could not do enough

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel, staff and food but very noisy location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing we didn’t like was the noise, this is a very busy part of town with quite a few pubs and bars, so the noise was quite loud into the early hours.

    The location was great for us because we wanted to be close to St May’s Stadium. The room was clean, breakfast was lovely and the staff were all very friendly.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant, loved your cocktails,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    just one thing, I myself do have a problem with stairs but managed slowly and carefully, next time will ask for a lower floor

    on arrival, outside very nice, inside really nicely set out and bright, the bedrooms had a wow facter, comfortable bed, and a decent shower and robes a bonus, breakfast was good, although ran out of brown sauce, but like all mums I had a little magic bag,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    Great location for a concert
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air con in room was faulty and noisey throughout the night

    Amazing location for the concert and for nightlife Amazing breakfast

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    10
    Very enjoyable and comfortable, lovely modern bathroom and great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are stairs, so only had small overnight case, this was heavy but staff so helpful so took to my room on second floor. I would not have liked to be on top floor

    Great location friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    10
    Would not hesitate to stay there again and again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is ideal. The lounges, dining room and outside patio are very comfortable. The english breakfast is very authentic and hearty. Staff are amazing. Room is cozy and comfortable. I highly recommend the White Star as a place to stay for a very British experience.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

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

    Perfect location for cruise terminal, clean , comfortable and great atmosphere, what more could you want 👍

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

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

    Centrally located historical building.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The stairs

    The room, bed and bathroom very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    10
    Perfect location, great food (dinner & breakfast) and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location Rooms Bar & food area

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    8.0
    Great atmosphere in a an in- town location. The staff was super helpful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Street noise!

    Everyone was so nice!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful experience from the very kind staff to the very comfortable accommodations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing… it was amazing.

    Loved the atmosphere there!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    9.0
    I loved my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise that comes through to my room from the bar and restaurant downstairs or from others on the same floor.

    White star tavern had little an ample and wonderful collection of teas and artisan coffee in the rooms which made even more special with adequate amount of milk!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

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

    Excellent theme at this pub and hotel. Was enjoyed 😉

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    10
    Great value, we could have hung out there all day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, all was great

    Friendly staff and a cheerful check in. Breakfast was so delicious, the room was opulent and very clean. Can’t fault anything and the bathrobes and chocolates were most welcome. The decor is well thought out and colour schemes relaxing. We appreciated being able to leave our bags in the office for a couple of hours.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay for us to rest and refresh before our cruise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Very close to cruise port,restaurants, bars, shops etc. Friendly staff, great food, comfortable, clean room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Fab ( if you don’t want an early night or don’t have earplugs)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s located in an area with lots of bars / clubs so it was very noisy at night despite double glazing.

    Lovely room and bathroom . Great comfortable clean pub Fabulous staff !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

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

    Lots of steep steps to our room on the top floor, but I will say it was worth the climb.

    Amazing, really well decorated room lots of little extras. Fabulous breakfast with later than expected finish time.(Great when you've had a very late night) Loved the coffee!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    9.0
    Sweet hotel with energetic and super helpful staff, comfortable rooms with 'Titanic' theme.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We asked for directions to a nearby laundrette and ended up on a wild goose chase that resulted in frustration. It would be helpful for staff to be across this - but this was a minor hiccup.

    We booked two rooms for a night before embarking on our cruise. The staff were warm and helpful, they really made us feel valued. The rooms were gorgeous and our inclusive breakfast was delicious. Late check out was accommodated with ease.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    10
    5 stars for the White Star
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and lovely, friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Super room. Very friendly staff. Good food.

    Stayed in April 2024

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