THE WHITE STAR TAVERN

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658 reviews

#4 of 53 B&Bs / Inns in Southampton

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The White Star Tavern is an award-winning pub, restaurant and hotel in Southampton, offering a true taste of Hampshire hospitality. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. we have 14 beautiful boutique bedrooms and if you phone us direct we can give you a 15% discount on all the rooms. we will be closing on november 1st 2021 until the end of february 2022 for a big refurbishment. come back and see what we've done!

Property amenities

Paid public parking nearby

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Wifi

Bar / lounge

Restaurant

Taxi service

Meeting rooms

Non-smoking hotel

Breakfast available

Complimentary Instant Coffee

Special diet menus

Room features

Desk

Housekeeping

Safe

Telephone

Minibar

Refrigerator

Flatscreen TV

Bath / shower

Iron

Wake-up service / alarm clock

Complimentary toiletries

Hair dryer

Room types

Non-smoking rooms

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HOTEL CLASS

HOTEL STYLE

Trendy

Historic Hotel

Languages Spoken

English

Location

Full view

93Great for walkers

Grade: 93 out of 100

69Restaurantswithin 0.5 km

24Attractionswithin 0.5 km

Contact

28 Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DJ England

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David E wrote a review Yesterday

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Delivers what it says

Very warm welcome from staff with excellent service. Good selection of wholesome food. My wife and I have visited it several times during short breaks at the Lilliards lodges and they have never let us down. David

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Dee Rider wrote a review 14 Jun

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Excellent customer servic

The room we stayed in was clean and modern, with good tea and coffee making facilities including fresh milk, always a plus because I really don’t like long life milk pods. The breakfast was excellent but more importantly for me all the staff, we interacted with, were friendly and very customer service focused. Would highly recommend and will stay there again.

Date of stay: June 2022

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Response from White Star Southampton, General Manager at The White Star Tavern

Responded 2 weeks ago

ahh thankyou so much it was a pleasure looking after you! it makes us happy when you're happy...see you next time you're staying in southampton we hope, bridget and the white star team

GEF wrote a review 10 Jun

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Amazing stay

This hotel is a haven of luxury and comfort. The value for money was unbelievable. I had booked a single room but was kindly upgraded to a double. The room was stylish and comfortable. I was particularly impressed with the attention to detail. A nespresso machine, tea pigs tea and a bespoke coffee and chocolate pairing selection. There was complimentary water (still and sparkling) and beer! There was even fresh milk. I have stayed in many 5 star hotels and had to argue with staff to get fresh milk to my room. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom had lovely shampoo and shower gel. Breakfast was delicious and there was an excellent selection. Coffee was great. The staff we welcoming and nothing was a problem. If you need somewhere to stay in Southampton this is the place! I wouldn't stay anywhere else.…

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled on business

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Response from White Star Southampton, General Manager at The White Star Tavern

Responded 2 weeks ago

hi lovely person, what a fabulous review to read it makes us very happy when you're happy. thankyou so much for taking the time to write this we love reading them and it helps our business so much. we love to tell everyone to come and stay with us they'll be welcomed and treated like family. hope to see you next time you're in southampton you know where to come and stay, bridget and the white star team.

Graham B wrote a review 4 Jun

Bedford, United Kingdom12 contributions9 helpful votes

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Fabulous!

Amazing place! Really comfy, clean, modern rooms with air conditioning, coffee machine and mini fridge. Super comfy bed! Recently refurbished and looking sharp and contemporary. Delicious breakfast using top quality produce. Landlady and staff so friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. Great location, very handy for city centre and cruise terminals. This is our go to accommodation in Southampton.

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from White Star Southampton, General Manager at The White Star Tavern

Responded 3 weeks ago

hi graham, thankyou so much for taking the time to write this you were fabulous too! we loved having you here with us we all love working here and love the hotel being full all the time, come back and see us soon, bridget and the white star team

Tina M wrote a review 4 Jun

Javea, Spain13 contributions1 helpful vote

Fantastic Southampton stay !

This hotel is a real find . A little noisy everywhere because of Jubilee celebrations but by no means a bad thing as nice to hear people enjoy themselves again. The staff are very friendly and helpful, breakfast I cannot praise enough.... porridge for me and was just like I had made it myself, amazing with bananas , blueberry , Greek yoghurt and maple syrup... mmmmmm m ! The other half had a fab English breakfast including a proper sausage and crispy bacon 🥓..... Rooms are well presented and our bathroom you could have a party in .... enormous! A hairdryer and iron with ironing board in room , great coffee and tea selection. Comfy bed n good bedding . If we are this way again would definitely stay here without a doubt . Been a relaxing stay before our cruise to Norway.

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from White Star Southampton, General Manager at The White Star Tavern

Responded 3 weeks ago

hi tina, we are so happy you found us and thankyou so much for taking the time to write about your stay it helps us here so much! it was brilliant having you here with us and we hope you come back very soon! bridget and the white star team

Michelle C wrote a review 1 Jun

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Great stay and great food

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the White Star Tavern the room was clean and comfortable. We had lunch and Breakfast and the food was also excellent. The staff were friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble.

Date of stay: June 2022

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Response from White Star Southampton, General Manager at The White Star Tavern

Responded 3 weeks ago

hi michelle, thankyou so much for writing about us we loved having you stay with us here, come back and see us again very soon, bridget and the white star team

Margalot42 wrote a review May 2022

Swindon, United Kingdom244 contributions58 helpful votes

So Glad we Chose to Stay Here

An excellent Hotel in a great location. We stayed here to attend a concert at St Mary’s Stadium. Room was lovely and clean, well equipped with everything you might need. Nice mini fridge with plenty of fresh milk, water and a complimentary Fullers beer. Lots of nice touches like chocolates and coffee menu, ear plugs and sleep mask. The hotel has a side access for rooms after hours. We parked in College St car park just across the road. Every staff member was lovely and friendly. Decorated beautifully with Titanic and White Star line pictures. Breakfast was amazingly- go for the Full English. Met Bridget at checkout who obviously loves running this place, she’s doing a cracking job 👍. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone for a shopping trip and weekend away etc- just perfect 🤩…

Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled with family

Room Tip: Stairs might be a bit steep but it’s worth it for the history of the building. Could be noisy...

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Response from White Star Southampton, General Manager at The White Star Tavern

Responded 3 weeks ago

hi margalot, thankyou so much for taking the time to write this and for such kind words we loved having you stay with us you were fabulous! and you're right i absolutely love my job...i'm glad you noticed! can't wait to see you back with us again soon, bridget and the white star team

Katie C wrote a review May 2022

Fontmell Magna, United Kingdom65 contributions16 helpful votes

Fantastic find conveniently located in Southampton.

Very friendly staff. Great room. Very clean. Extremely comfy bed. Big bathroom. Lots of extra touches. Great view of the goings on on the street below. Superb breakfast and nice late check out. Well located in Southampton. We walked to and from the theatre. Highly recommend.

Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: We parked on the street around the corner.

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Response from White Star Southampton, General Manager at The White Star Tavern

Responded 3 weeks ago

hi katie, thats brilliant thankyou so much for leaving a review it's lovely to read them and we really appreciate you taking the time to write it. hope to see you back soon, bridget and the white star team

WalkingSusan wrote a review May 2022

Saranac Lake, New York24 contributions16 helpful votes

Great place to eat and to stay

White Star staff are super friendly & helpful. Great restaurant and hang out spot downstairs, with very comfy and well-appointed bedrooms upstairs. The food was excellent, both for dinner and breakfast. It is a convenient location for sightseeing.

Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: They kindly held our luggage after we checked out, so we could sightsee unencumbered.

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Response from White Star Southampton, General Manager at The White Star Tavern

Responded 5 weeks ago

hey walking susan, great name btw! thankyou so much for your fabulously positive review and for being a lovely guest we appreciate both! see you next time you're in southampton we hope, bridget and the white star team

Amanda Y wrote a review May 2022

Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom3 contributions

Midweek stay

My husband and I stayed here for 1 night midweek, what a beautiful clean accommodating hotel. The staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble. We ate in their restaurant, and although at first we weren’t sure of the choices, we were not disappointed, the food was amazing and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend

Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from White Star Southampton, General Manager at The White Star Tavern

Responded 24 May 2022

hi amanda thankyou so much! it was a pleasure having you stay with us and it makes us very happy that you enjoyed it. see you again soon hopefully, bridget and the white star team.

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