The White Star Tavern
$143
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Avg. for October
Prices for The White Star Tavern
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$143
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The White Star Tavern average $111 in February, the cheapest month, and $219 in June, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $118 |
| February | $111 |
| March | $112 |
| April | $140 |
| May | $194 |
| June | $219 |
| July | $202 |
| August | $200 |
| September | $214 |
| October | $143 |
| November | $123 |
| December | $121 |
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About this property
Luxury inn with rooftop terrace, restaurant, and room service in Southampton City Centre, near WestQuay Shopping Centre.
Location
Located near the beach, The White Star Tavern is in Southampton City Centre, a neighborhood in Southampton. Shoppers can check out WestQuay Shopping Centre, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of New Forest National Park and South Downs National Park. Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World and Southampton Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Safe-Deposit Box
Location
28 Oxford Street, Maritime Quarter, Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Room options
14
Standard Double Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit BoxAccessible by Stairs
5
Small Double Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
129 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit BoxAccessible by Stairs
18
Superior King Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingSafety Deposit BoxAccessible by Stairs
Guest reviews of The White Star Tavern
9.1
Superb
Based on 604 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
20%
Couple
51%
Family
10%
Group
14%
Solo
2%
What guests think
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Reviews of The White Star Tavern highlight exceptionally friendly staff, comfortable boutique rooms, and an excellent included breakfast, with many guests finding the location handy for cruises and city exploring.
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What guests think
Reviews of The White Star Tavern highlight exceptionally friendly staff, comfortable boutique rooms, and an excellent included breakfast, with many guests finding the location handy for cruises and city exploring.
Several reviews note late-night street noise in this lively bar area, especially for front-facing rooms. There is no lift and upper floors require stairs, though staff frequently help with bags. Rooms are generally well equipped and comfortable, but some are compact, a few ran warm with limited AC, and housekeeping standards were occasionally inconsistent. Overall, expect a characterful boutique stay above a pub, ideal for cruisers who value charm over modern conveniences.
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Facilities
On-site bar and restaurant in a historic tavern setting; breakfast is served here. There is no elevator and access is via stairs, with staff commonly assisting and luggage storage available; parking is via nearby streets or public car parks.
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10
William
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is centrally, located on a busy bar and restaurant District. That makes the location very attractive to majority of the people. They also worked with us and made it accommodating for us because of the stairs and not having a lift. We would recommend itp to anybody who is looking to come to the city.
The property is centrally, located on a busy bar and restaurant District. That makes the location very attractive to majority of the people. They also worked with us and made it accommodating for us because of the stairs and not having a lift. We would recommend itp to anybody who is looking to come to the city.
10
Paul
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub/hotel with a great vibe. Titanic theme. Cosy room. Friendly staff. Huge breakfast with many options. Only negative was that there was no lift so bags were dragged up a couple of flights of stairs. Otherwise…fantastic!
Lovely pub/hotel with a great vibe. Titanic theme. Cosy room. Friendly staff. Huge breakfast with many options. Only negative was that there was no lift so bags were dragged up a couple of flights of stairs. Otherwise…fantastic!
10
Diane
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We came to Southampton the day before we left on a cruise. We stayed at this lovely hotel for one night and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. One word of warning, however, is there is no elevator in the hotel. We had to walk up four 10 star flights of steps to get to our room. But other than that, the stay was wonderful. The hotel is located in a very fun area of the city with numerous bars and restaurants on a closed off street with outdoor seating. It was a very lively area. We would definitely return. The lack of an elevator would’ve been no problem had we known and packed just a small overnight bag because they are willing to store your large suitcases on the first floor.
We came to Southampton the day before we left on a cruise. We stayed at this lovely hotel for one night and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. One word of warning, however, is there is no elevator in the hotel. We had to walk up four 10 star flights of steps to get to our room. But other than that, the stay was wonderful. The hotel is located in a very fun area of the city with numerous bars and restaurants on a closed off street with outdoor seating. It was a very lively area. We would definitely return. The lack of an elevator would’ve been no problem had we known and packed just a small overnight bag because they are willing to store your large suitcases on the first floor.
10
James
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great property in a neat location of Southampton. Nice rooms with premium amenities. Great bar and restaurant on site, With outdoor seating as well. Breakfast buffet and menu items in AM. Owner and Staff are wonderful. Jack is a treasure. We’ll be back!
Great property in a neat location of Southampton. Nice rooms with premium amenities. Great bar and restaurant on site, With outdoor seating as well. Breakfast buffet and menu items in AM. Owner and Staff are wonderful. Jack is a treasure. We’ll be back!
10
John
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place. But beware, there is no elevator
Great place. But beware, there is no elevator
10
Theresa
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a lovely old tavern with comfortable accommodation. The staff were fantastic, really friendly and helpful, and it is in a great location. There are plenty of references to the White Star Line, in particular the Titanic, which was very interesting. The food was nice, especially breakfast, and there was even a pub quiz on our second night which we really enjoyed. We stayed here for three nights before joining a cruise. There were so many people doing the same thing on that day that there were no taxis available, however it was actually a reasonably easy walk to the cruise terminal. As this is an old building there is no lift, so it can be a little difficult to get big suitcases up to the room, but this was made clear to us, and there is no problem leaving luggage on the ground floor and just taking an overnight bag upstairs. We stayed for one more night after we returned from the cruise, all in all, it is a very nice place to stay.
This is a lovely old tavern with comfortable accommodation. The staff were fantastic, really friendly and helpful, and it is in a great location. There are plenty of references to the White Star Line, in particular the Titanic, which was very interesting. The food was nice, especially breakfast, and there was even a pub quiz on our second night which we really enjoyed. We stayed here for three nights before joining a cruise. There were so many people doing the same thing on that day that there were no taxis available, however it was actually a reasonably easy walk to the cruise terminal. As this is an old building there is no lift, so it can be a little difficult to get big suitcases up to the room, but this was made clear to us, and there is no problem leaving luggage on the ground floor and just taking an overnight bag upstairs. We stayed for one more night after we returned from the cruise, all in all, it is a very nice place to stay.
10
Mary
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a great staff and friendly. Would stay again. Only thing I rated lower is no lift in facility. But staff brought my luggage to my room and down also. Small cozy boutique hotel. Only 16 rooms on 3 stories.
Had a great staff and friendly. Would stay again. Only thing I rated lower is no lift in facility. But staff brought my luggage to my room and down also. Small cozy boutique hotel. Only 16 rooms on 3 stories.
10
Sharon
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely tavern/hotel In Southampton, near the cruise port. Very friendly staff, comfortable safe accommodations and good food. The only negative is, no elevators, but that is made clear when booking. The White Star will store your luggage, if you don’t want to carry it upstairs yourself. We had packed a carry on for our one night stay.
Lovely tavern/hotel In Southampton, near the cruise port. Very friendly staff, comfortable safe accommodations and good food. The only negative is, no elevators, but that is made clear when booking. The White Star will store your luggage, if you don’t want to carry it upstairs yourself. We had packed a carry on for our one night stay.
10
Stephen
Nov 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A really lovely hotel. Staff were all great, room nice (showers excellent, comfy beds) and there were lots of nice touches (coffee machine, real milk for tea...). Breakfast was incredible. Location is very good - lots of nice dining options nearby if you dont want to 'eat in'. There is no parking however you can street park if you're just staying the night (parking is limited to 4 hours but overnight is free) - if your stay is longer then there is surface parking a block away and ocean village has a multi-storey car park.... highly recomended
A really lovely hotel. Staff were all great, room nice (showers excellent, comfy beds) and there were lots of nice touches (coffee machine, real milk for tea...). Breakfast was incredible. Location is very good - lots of nice dining options nearby if you dont want to 'eat in'. There is no parking however you can street park if you're just staying the night (parking is limited to 4 hours but overnight is free) - if your stay is longer then there is surface parking a block away and ocean village has a multi-storey car park.... highly recomended
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JASON
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No elevators, makes it difficult with luggage.
No elevators, makes it difficult with luggage.
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Cleanliness
Most guests describe rooms and common areas as very clean and well kept. A few reported lapses such as missed servicing or isolated dirty items.
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Sheila
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Always a pleasure to stay at The White Star. Great rooms, clean and comfortable, warm welcome and cracking breakfast. Well worth the money
Always a pleasure to stay at The White Star. Great rooms, clean and comfortable, warm welcome and cracking breakfast. Well worth the money
10
Jo
Oct 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is a hidden gem in Southampton. Although it’s above a pub, it’s a lovely pub and there was absolutely no problem with noise. Perfectly located for a visit to Southampton city. The room was clean, comfy bed and enormous tv 😊 There was tea, coffee facilities including fresh milk in the fridge. The breakfast was delicious. Nothing to improve on for me.
This hotel is a hidden gem in Southampton. Although it’s above a pub, it’s a lovely pub and there was absolutely no problem with noise. Perfectly located for a visit to Southampton city. The room was clean, comfy bed and enormous tv 😊 There was tea, coffee facilities including fresh milk in the fridge. The breakfast was delicious. Nothing to improve on for me.
10
Clive
Aug 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A reall nice place to stay, really well decorated and comfortable rooms. Breakfast was excellent. The only negative was the toliet seat hadn't been cleaned propertly since last occupants, this was off putting. Everwhere else was cleaned to a very high standard.
A reall nice place to stay, really well decorated and comfortable rooms. Breakfast was excellent. The only negative was the toliet seat hadn't been cleaned propertly since last occupants, this was off putting. Everwhere else was cleaned to a very high standard.
8
Ingrid
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Disappointing stay this time. Tried to phone the main contact number over 2 nights and no-one answered. My room was only partially cleaned after my first night's stay - the bed left unmade, floor needed hoovering, bath and sink not fully cleaned. I made the effort to report it the same evening but was told I'd need to wait until the next morning to share with the Manager, which is a shame. I did share with the lovely manager and I know the next time, the standard will return to the level it was previously, which is the reason I will keep coming back.
Disappointing stay this time. Tried to phone the main contact number over 2 nights and no-one answered. My room was only partially cleaned after my first night's stay - the bed left unmade, floor needed hoovering, bath and sink not fully cleaned. I made the effort to report it the same evening but was told I'd need to wait until the next morning to share with the Manager, which is a shame. I did share with the lovely manager and I know the next time, the standard will return to the level it was previously, which is the reason I will keep coming back.
10
Jane
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent throughout. Clean comfortable and quiet room. Very good breakfast cooked fresh to order. Excellent service. Loved the location.
Excellent throughout. Clean comfortable and quiet room. Very good breakfast cooked fresh to order. Excellent service. Loved the location.
10
Diane
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, very clean and really lovely staff!
Lovely room, very clean and really lovely staff!
10
Siobhan
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I love The White Star Tavern. The staff are absolutely amazing, nothing is too much trouble for them especially the man and woman wirking the breakfast shift. All the little extras in the room are great. Rooms are lovely, they are clean, warm and well kept. Totally recommend a stay here if visiting Southampton
I love The White Star Tavern. The staff are absolutely amazing, nothing is too much trouble for them especially the man and woman wirking the breakfast shift. All the little extras in the room are great. Rooms are lovely, they are clean, warm and well kept. Totally recommend a stay here if visiting Southampton
10
Neil
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was lovely and clean pleasant staff breakfast was superb
Hotel was lovely and clean pleasant staff breakfast was superb
6
Kerry
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Initially we thought the building was quite nice and the room was nice and cosy. There was pretty much everything we needed but a few things missing such as spoons for tea and coffee. A few down points, my pillowcase wasn’t changed the few nights I was there and on the final night I had to ask for a new pillowcase which I had to change myself, after specifically asking for a clean in the room as the night before only the bed was made, there was rubbish left around the room, the carpet was very dirty, one of the teacups was quite dirty, most annoyingly, the coffee machine wasn’t working properly and there was no tray to put the cup on. The staff downstairs were lovely but unfortunately, the cleanliness of the room really wasn’t good for us, considering we wanted to just relax and have a little luxury.
Initially we thought the building was quite nice and the room was nice and cosy. There was pretty much everything we needed but a few things missing such as spoons for tea and coffee. A few down points, my pillowcase wasn’t changed the few nights I was there and on the final night I had to ask for a new pillowcase which I had to change myself, after specifically asking for a clean in the room as the night before only the bed was made, there was rubbish left around the room, the carpet was very dirty, one of the teacups was quite dirty, most annoyingly, the coffee machine wasn’t working properly and there was no tray to put the cup on. The staff downstairs were lovely but unfortunately, the cleanliness of the room really wasn’t good for us, considering we wanted to just relax and have a little luxury.
10
Stacey
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a wonderful stay. The hotel was clean, extremely comfortable bed and had everything from coffee machine to an ironing board. It was perfect.
It was a wonderful stay. The hotel was clean, extremely comfortable bed and had everything from coffee machine to an ironing board. It was perfect.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and well equipped with touches like fridges, coffee machines and good showers, though several are compact. Some guests noted street-facing noise and warm rooms with limited AC.
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Alex
Aug 20, 2023
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Great value for money, excellent size rooms with all the amenities you’d expect from a luxury hotel. Free beer in the fridge on arrival was a very nice touch!
Great value for money, excellent size rooms with all the amenities you’d expect from a luxury hotel. Free beer in the fridge on arrival was a very nice touch!
10
Eve and Michael
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The bedroom was very well decorated and with large comfortable bed, and all the amenities you might need: tea, kettle, coffee machine, fridge, iron, TV, hair dryer etc. Fresh milk in fridge! The staff were very helpful, friendly and efficient. The Breakfast was magnificent - everything you could wish for. Delicious! We would certainly come again. The BC's.
The bedroom was very well decorated and with large comfortable bed, and all the amenities you might need: tea, kettle, coffee machine, fridge, iron, TV, hair dryer etc. Fresh milk in fridge! The staff were very helpful, friendly and efficient. The Breakfast was magnificent - everything you could wish for. Delicious! We would certainly come again. The BC's.
8
Carolyn
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice room with good lighting, which is rare these days! Shane there isn't a plug socket near the mirror so you can use the hairdryer and see what you're doing. Breakfast was average - there wasn't a huge selection and the cooked food was not great in my experience. However, the pains au chocolat and the pains aux raisins were some of the best I've ever had.The staff were very good as is the location.
Nice room with good lighting, which is rare these days! Shane there isn't a plug socket near the mirror so you can use the hairdryer and see what you're doing. Breakfast was average - there wasn't a huge selection and the cooked food was not great in my experience. However, the pains au chocolat and the pains aux raisins were some of the best I've ever had.The staff were very good as is the location.
8
Chris
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nicely renovated. Huge bathroom. Comfy bed.
Nicely renovated. Huge bathroom. Comfy bed.
10
claire
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in a twin room which was spacious, clean and light. The beds were comfy. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a good choice of breakfast including GF options
We stayed in a twin room which was spacious, clean and light. The beds were comfy. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a good choice of breakfast including GF options
8
Karin
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Food was great and staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bedding was great. Only negatives were a/c was minimal so room was a bit too warm, could not get any channels on the TV and noisy from other guests walking through the hall outside the room.
Food was great and staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bedding was great. Only negatives were a/c was minimal so room was a bit too warm, could not get any channels on the TV and noisy from other guests walking through the hall outside the room.
10
joanne
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Oh, where do I start? Super polite helpful staff, amazing breakfast, thick fluffy towels, loads of pillows, cloud-like bed, fabulous shower, complimentary beer and water, and real milk in my fridge, gorgeous toiletries, clean comfortable room, v cool bathroom nightlight and good price. Sadly waa too tired to sample the bar and dinner on arrival but the menu looked lovely.
Oh, where do I start? Super polite helpful staff, amazing breakfast, thick fluffy towels, loads of pillows, cloud-like bed, fabulous shower, complimentary beer and water, and real milk in my fridge, gorgeous toiletries, clean comfortable room, v cool bathroom nightlight and good price. Sadly waa too tired to sample the bar and dinner on arrival but the menu looked lovely.
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Miyoun
Sep 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It is in the middle of multiple bars. it was really noisy with loud music and people noise until 2AM and then, hotel guests who partied late came into the hotel and partied around until 3AM in the sitting area that is located just outside of our room. We reserved a supposedly a nice room. The hotel tried to add additional window to block the noise, but it really did not help much. What really made us crazy was that the walls and door in the Inn was so thin that we were able to hear everything outside of the door. Also, no elevators at this location. So, we had to walk up third floors with bags. We could not sleep all night. Their food is OK, cleanliness is OK, and the location is convenient to walk to places and good dining options. We will not stay here again.
It is in the middle of multiple bars. it was really noisy with loud music and people noise until 2AM and then, hotel guests who partied late came into the hotel and partied around until 3AM in the sitting area that is located just outside of our room. We reserved a supposedly a nice room. The hotel tried to add additional window to block the noise, but it really did not help much. What really made us crazy was that the walls and door in the Inn was so thin that we were able to hear everything outside of the door. Also, no elevators at this location. So, we had to walk up third floors with bags. We could not sleep all night. Their food is OK, cleanliness is OK, and the location is convenient to walk to places and good dining options. We will not stay here again.
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Gillian
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely decor, bed clean fresh & comfortable. Shower great & room facilities very welcome. Handy to have a small fridge also .
Lovely decor, bed clean fresh & comfortable. Shower great & room facilities very welcome. Handy to have a small fridge also .
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Nathan
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay, right near dining and night lift. It is an old establishment, so you need to carry bags up to your room. My only challenge was the Air conditioning not cooling, but we made do.
Great place to stay, right near dining and night lift. It is an old establishment, so you need to carry bags up to your room. My only challenge was the Air conditioning not cooling, but we made do.
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Service
Service is consistently friendly, helpful and proactive, with staff arranging taxis, carrying luggage and offering attentive breakfast service. A small number mentioned occasional service hiccups.
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Stephen
Nov 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice comfy room. Excellent breakfast with very attentive staff
Nice comfy room. Excellent breakfast with very attentive staff
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Ken
Dec 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property itself was fine, it had some character. If you dont mind noise you sleep then youll manage. What turned this into an unpleasant stay was the staffs attitude to tipping. Whilst paying for the first round the staff asked me to "check" the bill. Asking for a tip this way at the bar was new to me and actually suprised me so i just checked the items were correct. Also I thought I was staying for dinner so I didn\'t tip for the first round, this was met by a slight look of disgust. I went to the bar to get a drink i forgot and the staff were gossiping about tips (coincidence?) When I later realised we weren\'t staying for dinner I went to tip the staff and they were pretending like tips were an alien concept to them...
The property itself was fine, it had some character. If you dont mind noise you sleep then youll manage. What turned this into an unpleasant stay was the staffs attitude to tipping. Whilst paying for the first round the staff asked me to "check" the bill. Asking for a tip this way at the bar was new to me and actually suprised me so i just checked the items were correct. Also I thought I was staying for dinner so I didn\'t tip for the first round, this was met by a slight look of disgust. I went to the bar to get a drink i forgot and the staff were gossiping about tips (coincidence?) When I later realised we weren\'t staying for dinner I went to tip the staff and they were pretending like tips were an alien concept to them...
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Nancy
Apr 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked this hotel for a two night stay - pre cruise. We are still in awe of our stay here at The White Star Tavern Hotel. From the moment we walked through the door right through to when we left for our cruise 2 days later the staff, Bridgit, Emma, Becca, Mina, Jack, Mack, Kyle, everyone was just amazing, friendly, professional, fun, helpful....The Best!! The Pub restaurant is just amazing. Best hot breakfast menu along with superb food for dinner & lunch. Bartenders, Jack & Mack make the best cocktails. The bed was so comfortable. The bathrobes, slippers, artisen coffees, teas, chocalates, water - all those beautiful touches that they provide in your room were just spot on for a perfect stay. We even stopped there when we arrived back in port after our cruise for breakfast prior to taking our shuttle to Heathrow. We were welcomed with hugs and we didn't want to leave. You will not be disappointed in your stay here what so ever!! We are already planning on returning for a trip back to Southampton and yes we are staying at The White Star Tavern Hotel!!
We booked this hotel for a two night stay - pre cruise. We are still in awe of our stay here at The White Star Tavern Hotel. From the moment we walked through the door right through to when we left for our cruise 2 days later the staff, Bridgit, Emma, Becca, Mina, Jack, Mack, Kyle, everyone was just amazing, friendly, professional, fun, helpful....The Best!! The Pub restaurant is just amazing. Best hot breakfast menu along with superb food for dinner & lunch. Bartenders, Jack & Mack make the best cocktails. The bed was so comfortable. The bathrobes, slippers, artisen coffees, teas, chocalates, water - all those beautiful touches that they provide in your room were just spot on for a perfect stay. We even stopped there when we arrived back in port after our cruise for breakfast prior to taking our shuttle to Heathrow. We were welcomed with hugs and we didn't want to leave. You will not be disappointed in your stay here what so ever!! We are already planning on returning for a trip back to Southampton and yes we are staying at The White Star Tavern Hotel!!
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Lee
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The best part of this hotel is its staff. They were all very helpful and just delightful. It's not a modern hotel but is very charming. Plenty of great restaurants within walking distance and shopping a 15 minute walk away. We loved this place and would stay here again.
The best part of this hotel is its staff. They were all very helpful and just delightful. It's not a modern hotel but is very charming. Plenty of great restaurants within walking distance and shopping a 15 minute walk away. We loved this place and would stay here again.
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Stuart
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent staff.
Excellent staff.
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Jerry
Oct 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This review is a little difficult to write because of the situation that brought us and other travelers here. There was a delay in boarding our cruise, so I booked two rooms here before they sold out. Almost immediately I received an email that there is no lift/elevator at the hotel, so please plan to pack an overnight bag and they would store our luggage in a secure location. That was fine with us. We arrived about an hour before check in time. They would not check us in early and said they could not take our luggage. Their luggage room was full already. So we had lunch with all our bags and went back in at 2:55 PM. Again the attendant said check in time was 3 PM. A little after 3 we were checked in and two young guys who worked there helped carry our luggage upstairs and we were told no guys would be working the next morning so getting our luggage back down would be our responsibility. I’m not sure I have to say anything further here. This is the way it is there. I am still waiting for them to send me a receipt for my payment, which I need in order to get reimbursed from the cruise line. I’m not holding my breath. The only plus here was the size of the bathrooms.
This review is a little difficult to write because of the situation that brought us and other travelers here. There was a delay in boarding our cruise, so I booked two rooms here before they sold out. Almost immediately I received an email that there is no lift/elevator at the hotel, so please plan to pack an overnight bag and they would store our luggage in a secure location. That was fine with us. We arrived about an hour before check in time. They would not check us in early and said they could not take our luggage. Their luggage room was full already. So we had lunch with all our bags and went back in at 2:55 PM. Again the attendant said check in time was 3 PM. A little after 3 we were checked in and two young guys who worked there helped carry our luggage upstairs and we were told no guys would be working the next morning so getting our luggage back down would be our responsibility. I’m not sure I have to say anything further here. This is the way it is there. I am still waiting for them to send me a receipt for my payment, which I need in order to get reimbursed from the cruise line. I’m not holding my breath. The only plus here was the size of the bathrooms.
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Goedele
Jul 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
friendly and helpfull staff, gave us the directions to our cruise ship, and were very willing to assist in anything!
friendly and helpfull staff, gave us the directions to our cruise ship, and were very willing to assist in anything!
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Richard
Oct 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely stay. The staff were really helpful.
Really lovely stay. The staff were really helpful.
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Siobhan
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I love The White Star Tavern. The staff are absolutely amazing, nothing is too much trouble for them especially the man and woman wirking the breakfast shift. All the little extras in the room are great. Rooms are lovely, they are clean, warm and well kept. Totally recommend a stay here if visiting Southampton
I love The White Star Tavern. The staff are absolutely amazing, nothing is too much trouble for them especially the man and woman wirking the breakfast shift. All the little extras in the room are great. Rooms are lovely, they are clean, warm and well kept. Totally recommend a stay here if visiting Southampton
10
Gisela
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was super friendly and engaging. Gave us all the ins and outs of facility then walked us to our room. Love that they asked if need taxi service for next day and automatically set it up for you. The entire establishment was quaint and beguiling. Breakfast was amazing! There’s some continental but also you can order from full menu. We wanted to have light breakfast so ordered all the sides we liked rather than the big plates. Food was amazing 🤩. Will come back for more enchantment ♥️
Staff was super friendly and engaging. Gave us all the ins and outs of facility then walked us to our room. Love that they asked if need taxi service for next day and automatically set it up for you. The entire establishment was quaint and beguiling. Breakfast was amazing! There’s some continental but also you can order from full menu. We wanted to have light breakfast so ordered all the sides we liked rather than the big plates. Food was amazing 🤩. Will come back for more enchantment ♥️
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Location
Central Oxford Street location is walkable to restaurants, sights and the cruise terminals or a short taxi ride. The lively nightlife brings late noise for some front rooms.
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Mick
Sep 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel in a great location
Lovely hotel in a great location
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Roger
Jul 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location in Southampton.
Great location in Southampton.
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James
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
People were very helpful and accommodating. We selected this hotel due to its location near the cruise ship port. The hotel is above a bar on a street closed to traffic. There are a variety of restaurants with everything from pizza to fillet moon nearby. This was a perfect place to stay for a few days prior to cruising. Great breakfast provided too!!
People were very helpful and accommodating. We selected this hotel due to its location near the cruise ship port. The hotel is above a bar on a street closed to traffic. There are a variety of restaurants with everything from pizza to fillet moon nearby. This was a perfect place to stay for a few days prior to cruising. Great breakfast provided too!!
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stacy
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great property. Would stay here again. Historic, quirky (in a good way). The adjacent bars and night clubs however do tend to create an audible vibe late into the evening.
Great property. Would stay here again. Historic, quirky (in a good way). The adjacent bars and night clubs however do tend to create an audible vibe late into the evening.
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sarah
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for going out in the evening and a short walk into town. Lovely breakfast. Comfy bed and great shower.
Great location for going out in the evening and a short walk into town. Lovely breakfast. Comfy bed and great shower.
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Dave
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location to Ocean Piers. Wonderful, friendly and helpful staff.
Great location to Ocean Piers. Wonderful, friendly and helpful staff.
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Vanessa
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We enjoyed 3 great nights before our cruise. All the staff were great. The included breakfast was fabulous! We were able to walk from the bus station to the hotel easily and then on the morning of our cruise it was an easy 10 minute walk to the ship. I would definitely recommend The White Star.
We enjoyed 3 great nights before our cruise. All the staff were great. The included breakfast was fabulous! We were able to walk from the bus station to the hotel easily and then on the morning of our cruise it was an easy 10 minute walk to the ship. I would definitely recommend The White Star.
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Robert
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
White Star is an excellent small hotel right in the middle of town with lots of options nearby. The rooms are small but extremely comfortable and clean. Free breakfast and amazing lunch and dinner options.
White Star is an excellent small hotel right in the middle of town with lots of options nearby. The rooms are small but extremely comfortable and clean. Free breakfast and amazing lunch and dinner options.
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Tim
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, if you like buzzing nightlife and great people watching. The bars around are loud but everything winds down around midnight. Room and hotel clean, comfortable and well appointed. Like the no fuss approach to the room and breakfast i.e. everything included. Good coffee and tea in the room and a good choice for breakfast. Staff all friendly even the bouncers.
Great location, if you like buzzing nightlife and great people watching. The bars around are loud but everything winds down around midnight. Room and hotel clean, comfortable and well appointed. Like the no fuss approach to the room and breakfast i.e. everything included. Good coffee and tea in the room and a good choice for breakfast. Staff all friendly even the bouncers.
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David
Nov 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for us, it made for an easy walk to the cruise ship terminal. Enjoyed the meal and pints in the restaurant.
Great location for us, it made for an easy walk to the cruise ship terminal. Enjoyed the meal and pints in the restaurant.
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Dining
Breakfast draws strong praise for quality and variety, often with both buffet and cooked-to-order options. Many guests also enjoyed tasty lunches and dinners in the pub restaurant.
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Kathleen
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely lovely hotel ! The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Spotlessly clean both our room and all other areas. Evening meal and breakfast excellent.
Absolutely lovely hotel ! The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Spotlessly clean both our room and all other areas. Evening meal and breakfast excellent.
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Karen
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved everything about this stay: the welcoming, cheerful staff, the comfortable boutique room and the fabulous breakfast that had a great choice of pastries, juices, cereals, yogurts and a wide choice for a cooked breakfast. All dietary needs were met. We would definitely stay again, but next time choose one of the rooms with a king size bed rather than a double.
We loved everything about this stay: the welcoming, cheerful staff, the comfortable boutique room and the fabulous breakfast that had a great choice of pastries, juices, cereals, yogurts and a wide choice for a cooked breakfast. All dietary needs were met. We would definitely stay again, but next time choose one of the rooms with a king size bed rather than a double.
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Paul
Feb 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We would definitely stay here again. The staff are lovely. Bed was comfy and shower had good water pressure. We are vegan and the food was great.
We would definitely stay here again. The staff are lovely. Bed was comfy and shower had good water pressure. We are vegan and the food was great.
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Tracy
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The service was exceptional and the food was great. Especially the complimentary hot and cold breakfast. Unlike any other we've had. We highly recommended this hotel/tavern.
The service was exceptional and the food was great. Especially the complimentary hot and cold breakfast. Unlike any other we've had. We highly recommended this hotel/tavern.
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James
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great property in a neat location of Southampton. Nice rooms with premium amenities. Great bar and restaurant on site, With outdoor seating as well. Breakfast buffet and menu items in AM. Owner and Staff are wonderful. Jack is a treasure. We’ll be back!
Great property in a neat location of Southampton. Nice rooms with premium amenities. Great bar and restaurant on site, With outdoor seating as well. Breakfast buffet and menu items in AM. Owner and Staff are wonderful. Jack is a treasure. We’ll be back!
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Michael
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent lunch and breakfast. Well designed rooms. Staff friendly and efficient.
Excellent lunch and breakfast. Well designed rooms. Staff friendly and efficient.
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Sandra
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great food and staff. Wonderful breakfast for guests.
Great food and staff. Wonderful breakfast for guests.
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LINDA
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a definite “must stay” location in Southampton!! The hotel is right in the heart of bars and restaurants- all in a pedestrian only area. The breakfast is absolutely incredible- your choices include menu and buffet. The dinners are excellent, can’t say enough about the quality. And finally, the staff! Remarkable!! Helpful, pleasant and totally enjoyable. Will definitely recommend!!
This is a definite “must stay” location in Southampton!! The hotel is right in the heart of bars and restaurants- all in a pedestrian only area. The breakfast is absolutely incredible- your choices include menu and buffet. The dinners are excellent, can’t say enough about the quality. And finally, the staff! Remarkable!! Helpful, pleasant and totally enjoyable. Will definitely recommend!!
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Nicola
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loads of variety with the continental breakfast and quality ingredients used for cooked breakfast - impressive
Loads of variety with the continental breakfast and quality ingredients used for cooked breakfast - impressive
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Gary
Dec 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel and bar were outstanding. Far exceeded our expectations breakfast was so good!
The hotel and bar were outstanding. Far exceeded our expectations breakfast was so good!
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Gerard
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Delightful staff and a superb attention to detail.
Delightful staff and a superb attention to detail.
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Julian
Sep 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and breakfast.
Great location and breakfast.
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Hans
Sep 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great all together, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Great all together, friendly staff and good breakfast.
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Deborah
Sep 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very charming. Enjoyed our stay.
Very charming. Enjoyed our stay.
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Emma
Sep 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here for one night. The room was lovely and clean, food was great and the staff were friendly & helpful. Location wise it’s perfect for the cruise terminal. The only thing that lets this tavern down is the noise. We stayed on a Friday, we were kept awake with the beat of music late at night by a neighbouring pub. Overall a nice tavern that I wish we could stay at again, but the risk of noise and a busy outside party street would put us off staying again.
We stayed here for one night. The room was lovely and clean, food was great and the staff were friendly & helpful. Location wise it’s perfect for the cruise terminal. The only thing that lets this tavern down is the noise. We stayed on a Friday, we were kept awake with the beat of music late at night by a neighbouring pub. Overall a nice tavern that I wish we could stay at again, but the risk of noise and a busy outside party street would put us off staying again.
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From 15:00 to 21:30
Before 11:00
FAQs about The White Star Tavern
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability is not mentioned.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Southampton City Centre, near the beach and close to attractions such as Beaulieu National Motor Museum and New Forest National Park.
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- 2026-10-28: 114.89156784020996USD
- 2026-10-29: 136.24724201037597USD
- 2026-10-30: 209.77749307458495USD
- 2026-10-31: 168.68705664013672USD
- 2026-11-01: 103.87569587615965USD
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- 2026-11-06: 167.60574605236815USD
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- 2026-11-16: 115.70202379315185USD
- 2026-11-17: 104.88874653729248USD
- 2026-11-18: 104.88874653729248USD
- 2026-11-19: 166.91488635803222USD
- 2026-11-20: 204.99624767858884USD
- 2026-11-21: 138.06387635968017USD
- 2026-11-22: 115.96922807287596USD
- 2026-11-23: 104.88874653729248USD
- 2026-11-24: 103.80741881170654USD
- 2026-11-25: 104.88874653729248USD
- 2026-11-26: 125.43397332342528USD
- 2026-11-27: 126.51529248010253USD
- 2026-11-28: 167.60574605236815USD
- 2026-11-29: 104.09237787023925USD
- 2026-11-30: 103.46587924908447USD
- 2026-12-01: 104.88874653729248USD
- 2026-12-02: 127.35873016259765USD
- 2026-12-03: 136.24724201037597USD
- 2026-12-04: 161.11777969885253USD
- 2026-12-05: 151.1154982371826USD
- 2026-12-06: 107.95660436480712USD
- 2026-12-07: 104.09237787023925USD
- 2026-12-08: 104.88874653729248USD
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- 2026-12-12: 167.60574605236815USD
- 2026-12-13: 112.13764055151367USD
- 2026-12-14: 115.70202379315185USD
- 2026-12-15: 115.70202379315185USD
- 2026-12-16: 105.95926030010986USD
- 2026-12-17: 115.70202379315185USD
- 2026-12-18: 136.24724201037597USD
- 2026-12-19: 146.0945633272705USD
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