About this property
Located in Southampton city centre, this inn was built in the 19th century. It is now a contemporary hotel offering free Wi-Fi access. The White Star Tavern is located on Southampton’s cosmopolitan Oxford Street, in the city’s historic maritime district. The building was completely renovated in 2007 and mixes original features with modern comforts and style. Rooms have laptop safes, king-size beds with luxury Egyptian cotton bed linen and minibars stocked with your favourite drinks and snacks. The flat-screen TVs have Freeview digital channels. The modern bathrooms have large showers. The White Star has received 2 AA Rosettes for the quality of its great-value food. Dishes are made using fresh local produce. The bar serves wines, award-winning ales and cocktails.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tony
United Kingdom
“Relaxed, confident and friendly staff. Generous, good quality amenities and consumables. Good food and beer. Would have stayed longer had I known... But you don't, do you, until you go? Would go back for definite if I need to be in Southampton or...” - Craig
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was fresh cooked to order and best ever full English.” - Needham
Australia
“The titanic theme was excellent and the room was very comfortable. Breakfast was also very good and the hotel is well located in amongst many other restaurants/bars.” - Dorothea
Australia
“It was exciting being in The White Star Tavern and its association with Titanic Staff. Lovely atmospheric old tavern right in the heart of an active pub/ cafe area. Staff was very helpful. Tavern food was good and plenty of it. Our stylish room...” - Martyn
United Kingdom
“Excellent location and super friendly staff. The bedroom was beautiful and the atmosphere in the pub very welcoming.” - Neil
United Kingdom
“As always, Bridget and her team were fantastic, they couldn’t do enough for me. They remembered me from staying there before and made me feel very welcome.” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Location and ease of parking with everything you need close by” - Vaughn
Australia
“Great location, well maintained and comfortable, friendly and helpful staff” - Sonia
Canada
“Inn was very cozy and comfortable. Decor was unique and had lots of memorblia related to the titanic. Thus its name.Room was large,had fridge and comfortable. We liked the fact there was a little sitting room you could share with others and have...” - Rothery
United Kingdom
“Very convenient and well located to cruise ship and local restaurants and town centre”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please inform The White Star Tavern in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.