I stayed at the Cadet in May 2008 while in town for a few days. Like many of you, I spent a lot of time researching hotels in Miami and was shocked at the prices! I decided to give the Cadet a try, given all the positive ratings here.

The hotel itself is nice: tasteful decor, and polite (if not effusive) staff. The location is great - just 1-2 blocks from the main thoroughfares, and walkable just about everywhere.

Just keep in mind that this is Miami, and the rooms are small. This is standard for most of the older hotels in Miami Beach. If you expect to do a lot of lounging in your room, then I wouldn't recommend this place. But if you just need a comfortable, clean place to spend the night, Cadet does the trick.

Also, I booked directly with the hotel by calling them. I looked on different websites, which suggested that the hotel was full on the nights we were going to be there. But when I called, they had rooms available.

Great location. Close to everything. Best price/value. Comfortable and well appointed rooms. Management and staff extremely helpful and attentive to customers needs.

We had problems with getting to Miami (thanks, Heathrow Terminal 5) and leaving Miami. The staff at the Cadet were very flexible about our arrival (they could have charged us more if they enforced their booking terms) and very helpful in finding out what was going on with American Airlines the day we left. I agree with all the positive comments made by others about the Cadet. It is run by very nice people. Recommended

We found the Cadet Hotel by accident and found it to be just as charming as can be. We stayed there two nights before taking a cruise out of Miami. The staff could not have been more friendly and very helpful. The hotel room and grounds were very neat and clean. The hotel is in a perfect location. I looked at the traveler pictures and can not believe those pictures are of the same hotel. I would stay at the Cadet again.