THE WHITE STAR TAVERN, Southampton – A Smart Stay in the City
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About the Hotel
28 Oxford Street,
Southampton,
United Kingdom,
SO14 3DJ,
Hampshire
Rooms with Comfort
The White Star Tavern offers 13 ensuite rooms, each with king-size beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, and monsoon showers or roll-top baths. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, well-stocked minibars, and laptop safes. Upper Deck rooms add spacious shower rooms and comfortable double beds.
Dining & Drinks
The restaurant serves pub classics and modern dishes, using seasonal local produce. The bar features five Fuller's cask-conditioned ales and beers on tap. The 2 AA Rosette-awarded menu includes light bites, sandwiches, and innovative cuisine.
Leisure & Nearby
The hotel is steps from Holy Rood Church, a memorial to merchant navy men lost in WWII. Nearby attractions include SeaCity Museum (1.5 km), Mayflower Park (1.5 km), and Tudor House and Garden (0.5 km). The National Oceanography Centre and Ocean Village are also close.
Business & Events
A private meeting room seats 10 and includes a TV screen for presentations. Free Wi-Fi is standard. The hotel also has a dedicated lounge, reception, and a rooftop garden.
Location & Transport
The White Star Tavern is on Oxford Street, near Southampton's cruise terminals, West Quay, and the Mayflower Theatre. The city center and maritime district are within walking distance. Bus and tram stops provide easy access to surrounding areas.
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Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
General
No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
No pets allowed
Services
Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink
Dining
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
Children's menu
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
AM/FM alarm clock
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Location
28 Oxford Street,
Southampton,
United Kingdom,
SO14 3DJ,
Hampshire
Map view
28 Oxford Street,
Southampton,
United Kingdom,
SO14 3DJ,
Hampshire
City landmarks
Museum
SeaCity Museum
5100 ft
Landmark
Tudor House and Garden
2100 ft
Landmark
Bargate
2900 ft
Gallery
Southampton City Art Gallery
4900 ft
Shopping Area
Westquay
3200 ft
Landmark
Westgate Hall
2400 ft
Park
Mayflower Park
4500 ft
Stadium
St Mary's Stadium
5200 ft
Landmark
Mayflower Pilgrims Memorial
2200 ft
Event hall
The Joiners
2400 ft
Landmark
Hythe Ferry
2900 ft
Landmark
The Watergate Ruin
2200 ft
Landmark
Nuffield Southampton Theatres City
3900 ft
Landmark
Palmerston Park
3500 ft
Landmark
Titanic Engineer Officers Memorial
5100 ft
Landmark
Titanic Musicians' Memorial
4800 ft
Gallery
John Hansard Gallery
3900 ft
Public Building
Southampton Civic Centre
3700 ft
Marina
Ocean Village
2500 ft
Church
St Joseph Church
2200 ft
Nearby
Museum
Solent Sky Museum
1900 ft
Southampton SO14 1JU
Southampton Town Walls
1600 ft
Church
Holy Rood Church
1500 ft
Church
St Michael's Church
1700 ft
Historic Site
Medieval Merchant's House
2000 ft
Park
Queen's Park
1000 ft
Town Quay Road
God's House Gate and Tower
1000 ft
Southampton SO14 2AR
Canute's Palace
1000 ft
Marina
Town Quay
1500 ft
Casino
Genting Casino Southampton
500 ft
Restaurants
The Terrace Sandwich Bar
400 ft
28 Queens Terrace
Mike's Fish & Chips Restaurant
1400 ft
23 Queensway
The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis
2000 ft
Canute_s Pavilion Ocean Village
SAUCE Kebab & Pizza
1300 ft
27-29 Queensway
Bitz And Pizzaz
1300 ft
17 Queensway
The Standing Order
1500 ft
30 High Street
Cafe Fumee
1800 ft
73 High Street
Fumee
1800 ft
73 High Street
Simply Breakfast
1300 ft
22 East Street
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 6 reviews
9.2
9.2/10 based on 1262 reviews
Ronnie
United States,
February
2024
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room was ready when I checked in, but the price was a bit high for what was offered. The hotel staff were helpful with my bags but lacked friendliness and made me concerned about my credit card information. The location was convenient with plenty of nearby restaurants, while the dining experience was good overall, although limited for specific dietary preferences.
Rooms
7.0
The room was ready upon my arrival, but the price seemed a bit high compared to what was provided. The layout was changed to make it easier for me to move around.
Service
6.0
The staff were helpful carrying my heavy bags, but I felt they could have been more friendly and attentive, especially when dealing with credit card information.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was convenient with many nearby dining options, making it easy to explore the area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good overall, with a decent selection. However, as a vegan, I found the hot breakfast options limited, wishing for more variety.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel lacked some modern amenities, such as up-to-date TVs and recent carpet renovations, indicating the need for some updates.
convenient location
high pricing
Alexander
United Kingdom,
February
2024
8.8/10
The hotel rooms were beautiful, with extremely comfortable beds and high-quality facilities, providing everything we needed. However, the stay was affected by a neighboring yappy dog, which was quite annoying.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very well equipped and had everything we needed, but dealing with a nearby yappy dog was really bothersome.
Service
9.0
The service was always helpful and pleasant, with staff inquiring about our day and ensuring our needs were met. Breakfast was well served, making it a great place to stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in the old town area was perfect for enjoying drinks and people-watching. Being in the heart of Southampton nightlife added to the stay's charm, despite the warm months posing some challenges. The nearby eating and drinking options were convenient.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent, offering delicious and nicely presented meals that were also great value for money.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were top-notch and added to the overall positive experience during the stay.
Herbert
United States,
January
2024
8.8/10
The hotel exceeded my expectations with its modern and clean rooms equipped with everything I needed. The ultra-modern bathroom was a standout feature, but the room size was slightly smaller than expected. The service was top-notch, especially from the understanding manager Matt who went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. The location was excellent for accessing the marina and nearby attractions, though noise could be an issue for rooms facing the street. The dining experience was fantastic with a variety of high-quality options, and the facilities were great overall.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were modern, clean, and equipped with everything I needed, though slightly smaller than expected.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, with the staff making us feel welcome and special throughout our stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, especially for accessing the marina and the Isle of Wight ferry.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was outstanding with a delicious full English breakfast included in the room tariff.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were great, offering everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
William
United States,
January
2024
8.0/10
The hotel was really cute and clean, with a Dyson fan to circulate the air in the room. The bed was comfortable, and the HUGE bathroom with a double shower was perfection. Despite being 28 degrees at 2 am, even with all windows open, it was just enough.
Rooms
9.5
I loved the cute and clean room with the Dyson fan and the comfortable bed. The HUGE bathroom with a double shower was a dream. Despite the heat, the room was just right.
Service
9.0
The staff were great and very accommodating, even when I arrived hours before check-in time. They went above and beyond, taking my heavy cases up, although they didn't know anything about my history. The room service and housekeeping were excellent, and I also enjoyed the welcome drink.
Location
8.0
The hotel is close to a variety of sights and very ideal if you'll be heading to the docks as it's not a far walk. It's very central, but a good walk from the railway station and cruise port terminals. My room on the front was noisy due to the age of the building and lack of soundproofing as expected.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was part of our room tariff and was top quality. I enjoyed the good choice of cereals, juices, pastries, and the menu options. The breakfast provided a range of cooked breakfasts to cereals and pastries, all very nice. However, there was a slight issue as I felt blocked in the bathroom, and the waitress serving us seemed new and in training.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had great facilities overall, with a nice pool area and typical Corsican products served in the dining area.
Sarah
United Kingdom,
January
2024
8.8/10
The hotel offers very comfortable rooms at night with complimentary drinks available, with pleasant pub music below. The service is exceptional, very friendly and helpful, with professional and welcoming staff willing to accommodate any request. The location is fantastic for walking around local restaurants and bars, also ideal for heading to the docks or exploring Southampton town center. The dining experience was lovely despite a later start time, offering traditional dishes. Overall, a great hotel with some minor inconveniences.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms are very comfortable with a nice touch of complimentary drinks.
Service
10.0
The service is exceptional and the staff are very professional, friendly, and polite, always ready to assist without any issues.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in a great location for exploring the local area and is a short walk from both Oxford Street and the port area.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience, although starting a bit late, was really lovely with accommodating floor staff and delicious traditional dishes.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers good facilities for a comfortable stay.
Eddie
United Kingdom,
May
2023
8.2/10
The hotel rooms were comfortable with good amenities, although the noise from Oxford Street was a downside. The service was excellent and staff went above and beyond, but some inconveniences during dining were noted. The location is perfect for exploring the vibrant surroundings, with ample dining options nearby.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable with nice touches and good furniture, but the noise from Oxford Street was noticeable.
Service
9.0
The staff are the greatest asset of the hotel, very helpful and friendly making us feel like family.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is amazing, surrounded by lovely restaurants and bars, perfect for exploring the vibrant area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had its inconveniences, but the staff were great at catering to special dietary needs.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers great facilities for a comfortable stay.
friendly staff
noise
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