AC Hotel Sky Bar, Downtown
11 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/orlando14 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 12 threads.
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend the sky bar at the downtown AC Hotel, and several point to its open-air deck and views over the highway, including as a spot for a photo. One commenter says the cocktails are good and the feel is fancy, though a bit pricey. One finds the lounge seating uncomfortable, and one calls it mediocre.
Address
AC Sky Bar, 333 S Garland Ave Fl 18, Orlando, FL 32801
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Views
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/somejerseydude in r/orlando · May 2024ambience
Says the bar's outdoor balcony looks over the highway and is worth trying for the shot.
- Recommendsu/badger_on_fire in r/orlando · Sep 2026ambience
Calls it a cool sky bar with good cocktails and a fancy feel; a bit pricey, but the commenter would return.
- Recommendsu/sunkissedinfl in r/orlando · May 2025ambience
Recommended as a lively drinking spot offering attractive views.
- Recommendsu/Clean_Implement6019 in r/orlando · Feb 2025
Lists this among several bars worth trying.
- Recommendsu/Kinky_bastard_0304 in r/orlando · Jun 2025ambience
Has visited and finds it fairly decent, featuring an open-air deck on the roof.
- Recommendsu/Commercial_Roof_3104 in r/orlando · May 2024
Names AC Sky Bar as a suggested spot for the rooftop highway view request.
- Recommendsu/marcbrtn4 in r/orlando · Mar 2026
Tentatively suggested as a downtown spot in answer to the asker's lounge question.
- Recommendsu/seedeezcds in r/orlando · Mar 2024
Gives the name of the bar the parent described as nice.
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- Caveatu/pizzanotpineapples in r/orlando · Jun 2025
Was refused entry with an 18-year-old because the venue requires guests to be 21 or older.
- Caveatu/themeparkgurl in r/orlando · Dec 2025
Calls it mediocre in a short aside about the spot.
- Recommendsu/clog_bomb in r/orlando · Mar 2025
Recommended as a destination bar.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Election2523 in r/orlando · May 2024
Also names AC Sky Bar as a spot for the rooftop highway shot.
- Mixedu/emory_2001 in r/orlando · Sep 2026ambience
Held a 50th party there; likes it for photos but finds the seating uncomfortable and the design too minimal.
- Recommendsu/pro-fit in r/orlando · Aug 2024
Lists AC Skybar as a probable option for late drinks.
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