Re:
"Finally, rest assured that our pool is NOT cold! Contrary to the prior comment, our 260,000-gallon pool is heated to a comfortable 84 degrees Fahrenheit year round. (And the two Jacuzzis are set at a toasty 102 degrees!)"

I hate to disagree, but I had reservations for this hotel, this past January (2002). When confirming my reservaiton with the hotel directly, I asked the nice reservation agent to verify that the pool was heated. He said no, and I asked if he could double check. He came back, and said again, no, it is not heated. I was quite surprised, and decided to call back a few hours later and pose the same question. I asked to speak to the concierge, and he also, without hestiation, said that the pool was NOT heated.
I expressed some surprise, and he even told me that the guest rooms are not heated (not really a big deal in South Florida, but a little surprising). Also, if you check the Starwood webpage for the Bal Harbor Sheraton, it does not say it offers a heated pool, as in contrast to the lising for the Shearaton El Conquistador, which clearly says Outdoor Heated Pool. Not to disparage the hotel-it is really beautiful, but I cannot belive that it is heated to 84 year round. If so, they should inform the concierge, and their sales staff, and the Starwood people who do the webpages.

And yes, the Bal Harbor Shops are almost snooty beyond tolerance, but again, it is a beautiful place.

(Would still choose the Sheraton)