Paramount on Lake Eola

I’ve really loved living here. As they say, location location location and I think it’s the perfect location. I’ve had friends living in several of the other high rises in the area and this is easily the best, and not just because of the location. Of course there’s been little gripes over the 4 years or so that I’ve lived here but they pale in comparison to the issues I’ve heard from my fellow downtown dwellers in other buildings. The staff has always been easy to work with (the few times I’ve needed to). I would certainly be staying here if I weren’t buying a house. I’m really, really, going to miss being able to walk downstairs to Publix or across the street to world of beer :(. If you’re looking for a condo/​apartment in the downtown area, it really can’t be beat!

I lived here for three years and am leaving because I’m moving out of state, otherwise I would stay on. The management and staff are excellent and the people in the building are very friendly. You cannot beat the location as it is close to downtown, but not so close that you have to hear all the noise and traffic late at night. Close to Thornton Park and all sorts of great restaurants, and you can’t complain about living on top of Publix!
My favorite part might be the construction. The floors are concrete, meaning no complaints or issues of hearing footsteps, problems with music, etc… I listen to music and movies loud and late, and I have never received a noise complaint, nor have I had to call about one. The place is just well put together, which is rare for apartments.
I highly recommend The Paramount and would absolutely move back if I came back to town!

I would highly recommend the Paramount to anyone looking for a place to live in downtown Orlando. I have lived here for close to 5 years which means I obviously have enjoyed it! I moved in when I was 22 years old after touring and comparing many other places as well as visiting friends in other locations downtown. Every friend I’ve had that has lived here and moved out has told me how much they miss it and they wish they didn’t move.
Things to think about:
–Location — you’re in between downtown Orlando and Thornton Park — which means walking distance to everything! You’re even right across from the Sunday farmer’s market, have easy access to I-​4 and 408, and minutes away from Ivanhoe District and Colonialtown. Oh and by the way, being right above Publix has spoiled me SO much! I don’t know what I’d do without it! There’s also a Starbucks in walking distance as well.
–Condo Specs: Building was originally built as condos which means you are WAY less likely to hear your neighbors than if you moved in 90% of the other places downtown. Concrete walls versus particle board. (I can hear neighbors in the common area if they are talking and walking past my apartment but that will be in any condo or apartment you ever move in. It’s a quiet complex so it’s something you rarely even notice.)
–Amenities: The Paramount has the best pool downtown — just ask anyone who has ever visited. The pool is huge, has a large deck with cabanas and chairs around it which means you will get sun throughout most of the day. There’s even a hot tub around the corner and a grill in the area as well. The gym also has a great deal of all the basic necessities to be able to get a solid workout in and they now offer yoga on Monday evenings which has been a great addition!
–Parking: I really appreciate that each person has their own parking spot and you only go up to 4 floors. No winding around having to find a parking spot at the top. Yes, it’s a bummer that there’s no guest parking but check out 90% of the other buildings downtown. I bet they don’t have guest parking ‘for free’ either. There’s a garage across from the PNC building that only charges $ 5 a night or guests park for free after 6pm on the street.
–The people: Everyone in the office is so incredibly friendly, including the maintenance staff. Any time you need help, they’re quick to react and make sure they’re doing what they can to help. The entire community is always so clean because they all work so hard.
–Pet friendly: There’s always something to say about pet friendly complexes. It changes the dynamic of the residents and makes for a much more enjoyable place to live. (Yes, I do have a small dog but even when I didn’t, it only made me want to get one that much more!)
As for addressing the angry post below, it’s silly that she’s complaining about a flat fee. I guarantee you if you go to most other buildings, they will have a similar or pricier rate. There’s a library right down the street she can walk her children to or I’m sure there are homes with much more space than her unit where she can get plenty of ‘quiet space’ for her children to study. It’s the price you pay to live in a downtown high-​rise!
Hope this review helps! There’s a reason why so many residents continue to renew year after year here.

This place is beautiful, like living in a upscale hotel. Great location. Great security. 50 places to walk and hang out within walking distance. Very cool place to live.

I was so excited to move here in spite of a few issues with cleanliness, the garage gate always getting fixed, no guest parking, and a few other small hiccups. Overall, we loved the location and were willing to work with the small issues. I am not one to write negative reviews for the hell of it (you can check my history), so for me to write this, is far from my character.
I am appalled by how these people take advantage of tenants to make an extra buck. I was just told my well behaved, 4.0 student, & respectful daughter cannot do her homework/​study with her tutor at the lounge… unless (of course) we pay them. I understand charging us if we were having a get together, a party, a conference, or if there were more than two people using the lounge… but this is two quiet people needing a quiet area to do school work. I even told them I didn’t care to RSVP the time, if someone else needed the lounge I would gladly ask my daughter to pick up her book and leave… nope, they were not having it. Finally they told me they would give me a discounted rate for a table and chair (pretty much) at lounge room (initially charging me $ 150 PER USAGE!, then $ 250.00 per month for 2 hours a week, and finally they went down to $ 150 till June 5^th), but really? How much of a scam artist can a company be to charge for a young quiet girl to do her homework when no one else is using the lounge room anyway. I would of gladly paid a deposit (I don’t know how much damage can a book make, but I would of given a check for deposit). Apparently, if you want to study/​read a book outside your apartment, there is a great chance you will be charged because it is in their «policy».
Do yourself a favor, and Be VERY careful with this place! It isn’t the first time they pull one like this, I just never bothered to write anything. Last time, I got written up and will be charged a fine, just for buying an item that came in a medium box, because I didn’t give a check to reserve the elevator… I was not moving, I didn’t buy furniture, it was one medium box (which I carried, not dragged).
We’ve already signed a contract, not to mention invested over 5k decorating the place, so moving out is out of the question for now… but trust me, you will greatly regret renting here if you decide to take the plunge and become a tenant.
If you like the location, there are A LOT of other buildings… we used to live at The Sanctuary (and absolutely loved it, but our family grew and at the time there were no 3 bedrooms available). They’re a bit over priced, but with ALL the «hidden» charges The paramount has, I’m sure it would come close to what The Sanctuary charge.
Anyway, I wonder if they’re going to kick us out for writing the truth… or maybe they’ll make our life a living hell. Maybe I should start looking for good attorneys on Unilocal… just in case.
I truly hope this helps… I truly am not writing this out of spite. I just feel strongly about people/​companies who take advantage of others just because they can. That is definitely a form of bullying.
Best of Luck!