Cadet Hotel, Miami Beach

Cadet Hotel - A historic boutique hotel in South Beach with a dipping pool, garden breakfast service, and proximity to Miami Beach Convention Center

Cadet Hotel, a 4-star boutique property, occupies a historic building that once housed World War II air force cadets under Captain Clark Gable. Located at the corner of 17th Street and James Avenue in South Beach’s Art Deco District, it features 42 rooms with queen or king beds, black lacquer furniture, and bright bathrooms; some offer garden or pool views. The lobby bar serves as a quiet meeting spot, while Pied à Terre restaurant prepares contemporary French cuisine with a 240-bottle wine selection. Guests can relax in the orchid-filled garden with a dipping pool and gazebo, where breakfast is served, or arrange beach activities like jet skiing through the concierge. The Miami Beach Convention Center is a 2-minute walk, and Lincoln Road Mall is an 8-minute drive. Complimentary Wi-Fi, a business center, and meeting spaces cater to corporate travelers.

Pros

The lush garden features a dipping pool, gazebo, and breakfast service surrounded by orchids and bougainvillea.

Pied à Terre restaurant offers contemporary French cuisine with an extensive wine list.

Proximity to Miami Beach Convention Center (2-minute walk) and Lincoln Road Mall (8-minute drive).

Concierge services arrange beach activities like jet skiing and parasailing.

Historic Art Deco ambiance with original details like a grand piano in the lobby.

Cons

No beach views from rooms; all overlook streets or neighboring buildings.

Limited nearby parking options due to the hotel’s central South Beach location.