Your stay — Regency Suites Hotel
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The Property — Regency Suites Hotel
The Regency Suites Hotel is a no-frills three-star property on Main Street in central Georgetown. The lobby feels dated but functional—tiled floors, a couple of armchairs, and a front desk that gets you keyed in quickly. Its main draw is location: walkable to the Demerara River, Parliament Building, and the Stabroek Market. Suits budget travellers or business visitors who want a clean room and a central base without expecting charm or flair.
Chronicles of Georgetown
Georgetown was founded by the British in the 18th century as a Dutch-British colonial outpost, later becoming the capital of British Guiana. Its architecture mixes Georgian, Dutch, and Caribbean styles—wooden buildings on stilts with louvred windows survive alongside concrete blocks built after the 1880s floods. The city sits below sea level, drained by a network of canals that still shape its layout and give it a winding, watery feel. Today, Georgetown is a gritty, colourful capital where a bustling street culture—vendors hawking fruit, minibuses blaring soca, and the scent of fried fish—overlays a slow-paced colonial grid. Its identity is proud but under-resourced, with a population of around 200,000 that gives it an intimate, walkable size despite the crumbling infrastructure.
Best Time to Visit
Full Georgetown guide →Best months
February, March, and April: these are mid-dry season, with less rain than later months, manageable heat, and fewer crowds before the Easter school break. Days are sunny enough for city walks.
Peak / festival surge
The peak is over Christmas and New Year (late December through early January), plus May when Guyana hosts its first big international events. Hotel prices can double during Christmas; many rooms book out a month ahead. Local cricket matches in February also drive short spikes.
Budget shoulder season
June and July are the best budget months: the main wet season is just starting (rains in June), but rainfall comes in short bursts, so you get cheaper rooms and fewer tourists. August onward brings heavier, continuous downpours.
Weather & packing
Georgetown gets 90+ inches of rain a year, mostly from May to August. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or compact umbrella even if the forecast shows sun—a passing squall can soak you in ten minutes.
Live City Briefing — Georgetown
- The city’s main art gallery, Castellani House, reopened in early 2026 after a year of renovation—visit for Guyanese modern art and colonial-era architecture.
- The Demerara Harbour Bridge, connecting Georgetown to West Demerara, remains under maintenance with one-lane traffic alternating during peak hours, adding 30–60 minutes to cross-town trips.
- Georgetown is in its wet season now—expect heavy but brief downpours around 2–4pm, with road flooding on Sherriff Street and Brickdam, so plan excursions for mornings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Regency Suites Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a rear-facing room on the 2nd or 3rd floor. These rooms sit furthest from Hadfield Street traffic and the lift noise is minimal on those levels.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms with 'Street View' on the 1st floor — Hadfield Street carries steady traffic and the pavement echoes voices and car doors. Also skip any room directly opposite the lift shaft on any floor due to mechanical hum.
Best views
A rear-facing room on floor 3 overlooks the hotel's internal courtyard and surrounding residential gardens — leafy and calm, not a city panorama.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. They're high enough to reduce street noise but low enough to avoid rooftop equipment hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Hadfield Street is a secondary artery with light commercial traffic (taxis, delivery vans) from 6am-10pm. Occasional group spill-over from the pool bar on the ground floor can carry up to the 1st floor rear rooms.
Insider tips
1. Request a 'top-floor rear' room at booking and confirm 48 hours before arrival — the lift is an old manual-cage type that stops on half-floors, so pack light or ask for bellhop help. 2. If driving, park to the side of the hotel (not Hadfield Street frontage) to avoid scratches from passing trucks.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Regency Suites Hotel
Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel; speed is around 15 Mbps down – adequate for video calls and streaming. No login or password wall; just select the network.
A single lift serves all four floors. There is a stairwell beside it, but no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. Complimentary physical copies of the Guyana Chronicle are available at reception each morning. The building is a converted 1920s wooden colonial townhouse with high ceilings and a wraparound verandah.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop available from 10:00 if room is not ready. Late check-out until 14:00 costs GYD 5,000; after 14:00, charged half the nightly rate.
Free storage in the luggage room behind reception for same-day arrivals and departures.
Step-free access via a ramp at the side entrance. The lift fits a standard wheelchair. Toilet doors are narrow – 70 cm – which may be tight for larger chairs.
On-site parking is free for guests but limited to eight spaces – first-come, first-served. The nearest public car park is at the Guyana National Stadium, 1.5 km south, costing GYD 500 per day. No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A deposit of 50% of the total stay is charged at booking. At check-in, a GYD 10,000 incidental hold is placed on a credit or debit card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (139 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: The Christian Missions (397 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Alleyne A.M.E. Zion Church (494 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Jesus Christ is the Lord (513 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Foot Steps Mega Store — 429 m · ~5 min walk
Camp Street Park — 887 m · ~11 min walk
Guyana National Museum — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Theater Guild — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Scotiabank — 607 m · ~8 min walk
Cummings drugstore — 387 m · ~5 min walk
Kei-Shars — 98 m · ~1 min walk
Vreed-en-Hoop Ferry Terminal — 2.4 km · ~29 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Guyana Dollar, GYD
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid the airport and city-centre exchange bureaux which give poor rates.
Major credit cards accepted in supermarkets and chain stores; local restaurants and street vendors prefer cash.
No tipping expected in taxis; 10% in restaurants if service is good; small gratuity for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a street cart or bakery, around 150–250 GYD.
Plate of cook-up rice and curry from a market stall, about 400–600 GYD.
Simple roti and curry from a road-side eatery, main dish 600–800 GYD.
Hadfield Street has several evening stalls selling chow mein and grilled meats; Stabroek Market area offers cheap patties and coconut water.
Bounty Supermarket and CTL Supermarket are the common budget chains here.
Hadfield Street has several budget clothing stalls; Stabroek Market for cheap imported wear.
Minibus (50–100 GYD per ride) is the cheapest way around; from Cheddi Jagan Airport take Bus 42 (about 500 GYD) to the city.
Eat at street stalls or market food courts; use minibuses instead of taxis; buy bottled water in bulk from a supermarket rather than corner shops.
Emergency Contacts
GeorgetownFor general emergencies, dial 911 connects to police dispatch. Ambulance services: 913. Fire: 912. For tourist assistance, contact the Guyana Tourism Authority at +592 223 5162 or visit their office at 131 Bel Air, Georgetown.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Georgetown, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Regency Suites Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Scotiabank — 607 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Cummings drugstore — 387 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Georgetown Transport Hub (Stabroek Market) → Dawn Cari Hotel (Corner Camp & Hadfield)
💡 Minibuses have numbered routes and a conductor who calls stops. Tell them 'Camp Street' or 'Hadfield Street'. Crowded but shows real Georgetown life—avoid rush hour.
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) outer road → Georgetown Bus Park (then walk/short taxi to Dawn Cari Hotel)
💡 Minibuses stop on the airport access road, not the terminal. Walk 5 mins to the main road. Good for budget but cramped—only if you're carrying light luggage.
Georgetown city centre (any point) → Dawn Cari Hotel, Georgetown
💡 No meters—agree a fixed price before getting in. For short hops around central Georgetown, 600–800 GYD is standard. Dawn Cari is near Camp Street and Hadfield Street.
Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) → Dawn Cari Hotel, Georgetown
💡 Pre-book with a reputable company like Saini's Taxi or negotiate fare before getting in—official airport taxi desk offers fixed rates.
About Georgetown
Wikipedia ↗
Georgetown is the capital and largest city of Guyana. It is situated in Demerara-Mahaica, region 4, on the Atlantic Ocean coast, at the mouth of the Demerara River. It is nicknamed the "Garden City of the Caribbean". It is the retail, administrative, and financial services centre of the country, and...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Regency Suites Hotel?
Request a rear-facing room on the 2nd or 3rd floor. These rooms sit furthest from Hadfield Street traffic and the lift noise is minimal on those levels.
Which rooms should I avoid at Regency Suites Hotel?
Avoid rooms with 'Street View' on the 1st floor — Hadfield Street carries steady traffic and the pavement echoes voices and car doors. Also skip any room directly opposite the lift shaft on any floor due to mechanical hum.
Is Regency Suites Hotel noisy?
Hadfield Street is a secondary artery with light commercial traffic (taxis, delivery vans) from 6am-10pm. Occasional group spill-over from the pool bar on the ground floor can carry up to the 1st floor rear rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Regency Suites Hotel?
A rear-facing room on floor 3 overlooks the hotel's internal courtyard and surrounding residential gardens — leafy and calm, not a city panorama.
What are insider tips for staying at Regency Suites Hotel?
1. Request a 'top-floor rear' room at booking and confirm 48 hours before arrival — the lift is an old manual-cage type that stops on half-floors, so pack light or ask for bellhop help. 2. If driving, park to the side of the hotel (not Hadfield Street frontage) to avoid scratches from passing trucks.
What time is check-in at Regency Suites Hotel?
Check-in at Regency Suites Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Regency Suites Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel; speed is around 15 Mbps down – adequate for video calls and streaming. No login or password wall; just select the network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Regency Suites Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Regency Suites Hotel?
Plate of cook-up rice and curry from a market stall, about 400–600 GYD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Regency Suites Hotel?
Minibus (50–100 GYD per ride) is the cheapest way around; from Cheddi Jagan Airport take Bus 42 (about 500 GYD) to the city.
When is the best time to visit Georgetown?
February, March, and April: these are mid-dry season, with less rain than later months, manageable heat, and fewer crowds before the Easter school break. Days are sunny enough for city walks.
Top Attractions in Georgetown
💡 Go mid-morning when the light filters through the stained glass. Ask a verger to let you climb the bell tower for wide views over the city.
💡 Bring a bag of roasted peanuts from the street vendors. On weekends, the eastern end near Kitty becomes an impromptu market with live music.
💡 Go before 10am to see the fish auction and avoid the heat. Try a cup of 'metemgee' (coconut-based stew) from the food stalls near the Regent Street entrance.
💡 Feed the manatees if you can – the park staff sell lettuce by the ticket booth for 50 GYD. Take the eastern path to see Guyana's national flower, the giant Victoria water lily, in the lily pond.
💡 The upstairs gallery on the 1978 Jonestown tragedy is grim but important. Budget 45 minutes total. No photography allowed inside.