Cadet HotelvsW South Beach
Both properties are endorsed by experts. Overall, W South Beach is the choice of most reviewers compared to Cadet Hotel. W South Beach comes in at #8 in Miami with recommendations from 13 publications like Lonely Planet, Departures and Fodor's.
Cadet Hotel
1701 James Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"This gem has been reimagined as an oasis in South Beach, offering the antithesis of the sometimes maddening jet-set scene with 34 distinctive rooms exuding understated luxury." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Cadet is a different type of South Beach experience. There are no views of the beach, and the vibe is more B&B than SoBe Cool." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Tranquil boutique hotel, with a fresh, clean look enhanced by bamboo floors and a patio-garden where you can enjoy a glass of wine."
Time Out
"On a sleepy backstreet, this low-rise 1930s hotel is an undiscovered gem." Full review
Gayot
"Opened in December 1941, this B&B was named in memory of the WWII training cadets who lived there."
Lonely Planet
"The Cadet wins our award for most creative embellishments in its rooms." Full review
W South Beach Show All Reviews
2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $513/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"South Beach's newest "it" girl, the W is so stunning it has been referred to as the Starwood brand's signature property even though it's hardly the first." Full review
Fodor's
"Fun, fresh, and funky, the W South Beach is also the flagship for the brand's evolution towards young sophistication." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The stunning 312-room W South Beach... blends cute comforts, intricate design (that spares no expense), and flawless service." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Miami's first W property is a major departure for the brand: all 408 spacious residences have a French bohemian aesthetic, and are done in various shades of white and gray." Full review
Star Service
"It is part conference center, part nightclub, with everything but the gym and accommodations contributing to its dichotomous existence. " Full review
Gayot
"Built on a colorful stretch of South Beach, this contemporary hotel has much to offer."
BlackBook
"W brings successful brand of mega-boutiquery to South Beach, replacing usual chrome and dark finishes with de rigueur Miami blinding whites and big beachy views."
Zagat
4.2
"A "sexy clientele" looking to "feel like a rock star" patronizes this "cool" "hot spot" with a "very flashy" SoBe atmosphere."
Afar Magazine
"The hotel's common spaces include the lobby and the Living Room bar, featuring incredibly high ceilings, tall and wide walls, and a rotating selection of large-scale contemporary art pieces." Full review
Wallpaper
"Bold slashes of white, including a handmade shag rug in the living room, mother of pearl wallpaper in the guest bathroom, and a glossy lacquered dining table flanked by white leather chairs." Full review