Cadet Hotel
1701 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Cadet Hotel is a 4-star, 1940s Art Deco boutique hotel in Miami Beach at 1701 James Ave. It’s noted for its historic associations—once housing WWII U.S. Air Force cadets and later welcoming film star Clark Gable—paired with an intimate, design-forward vibe. The property holds a public rating of 4.2/5 from 443 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are described as refined, with vintage décor, high-thread-count sheets, and practical touches like work areas plus minibars/minifridges. Suites add in-room entertainment such as flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. A signature highlight is the Clark Gable suite, which includes a claw-foot bathtub and a free-standing multi-jet, rainfall shower.
Dining & Drinks
On-site dining includes an in-house restaurant serving contemporary French cuisine, plus 24/7 in-room dining. The hotel also features a lobby bar and hosts a Scotch (whiskey) Club. Note that at least one guest report indicates café hours may not always align with what is advertised, and that follow-up with management was not always responsive.
Amenities & Recreation
Cadet Hotel offers a spa, lush garden areas, and an outdoor plunge pool for downtime between beach and city outings. These amenities fit the hotel’s boutique scale rather than a large resort format. Additional amenities are not documented in the provided sources.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel is described as about a 4-minute walk from the water and an 8-minute walk to the Miami Beach Convention Center. Nearby cultural stops include The Bass (about 571 m) and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden (about 605 m), with Lummus Park (about 1.3 km) and The Wolfsonian–FIU (about 1.3 km) also close. Farther afield are South Pointe Park Pier (about 3.2 km), Fontainebleau Miami Beach (about 2.9 km), and major Miami attractions like Pérez Art Museum Miami (about 5.6 km), Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science (about 5.8 km), Bayside Marketplace (about 5.7 km), Wynwood Walls (about 7.0 km), and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (about 9.6 km).
Best for
This hotel best suits travelers who want a small, historic boutique base close to the beach and Miami Beach Convention Center, with easy access to nearby arts and gardens like The Bass and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. It also fits guests who value distinctive rooms (including a notable signature suite) and on-site dining options such as a contemporary French restaurant, lobby bar, and a Scotch Club. Those who prefer large-scale resort facilities should note amenities beyond the spa, gardens, and plunge pool are not documented here.
Travel tips
If you’re visiting for events, the Miami Beach Convention Center is described as an easy walk (about 8 minutes), making early starts and quick returns practical. Build in time for nearby cultural stops like The Bass and the Botanical Garden, both roughly within a 10-minute walk. If you’re planning to visit the hotel’s café specifically, consider confirming hours directly in advance, as at least one guest reported early closure relative to posted times.
What guests say
Reviews commonly highlight friendly, attentive staff interactions, alongside a sense that the hotel offers good value for Miami Beach. Some guests describe the rooms as on the sparse side while still appreciating the bathrooms and overall comfort. Location is repeatedly framed as a practical strength for the price, with walkability to key Miami Beach areas. A notable negative theme in one account centers on service consistency and communication—specifically, a reported mismatch between advertised café hours and actual operations, and dissatisfaction with management follow-up.
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