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The Palms Hotel & Spa vs Cadet Hotel

The Palms Hotel & Spa and Cadet Hotel are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Palms Hotel & Spa scores marginally better than Cadet Hotel. The Palms Hotel & Spa scores 79 with positive reviews from 11 publications including DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Zagat.

The Palms Hotel & Spa
The Palms Hotel & Spa
8 / 10
3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
From $169 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"As a sophisticated yet genuine oceanfront resort, it features lush gardens landscaped with palms and other tropical plants and a large freshwater pool as its centerpiece." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Stay here if you're seeking an elegant, relaxed property away from the noise but still near South Beach." Full review
Oyster Oyster
4.0
"A clean, lively beachside resort in sleepy Miami Beach, the Palms takes style lessons from the hip boutiques." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With its lush gardens, oceanfront pool, and full-service Aveda spa, The Palms Hotel & Spa Miami enjoys esteemed status on chic South Beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A short distance from South Beach proper, the Palms is a great choice for an inexpensive beach hotel that does not look like it stepped out of a travel magazine."
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Cadet Hotel
Cadet Hotel
7 / 10
1701 James Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $119 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Fodor's 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 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 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 Time Out
"On a sleepy backstreet, this low-rise 1930s hotel is an undiscovered gem." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Opened in December 1941, this B&B was named in memory of the WWII training cadets who lived there."
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