Your stay — The Midtown Charlot
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The Property — The Midtown Charlot
The Midtown Charlot is a straightforward three-star hotel on Middle Street, inside Georgetown’s old grid of timber and concrete buildings. Its lobby feels like a functional crossroads – tiled floors, a front desk with a bowl of wrapped mints, and a small seating area where taxi drivers wait on plastic chairs. There is nothing flashy here, but the rooms are clean, the air conditioning works, and the location puts the Stabroek Market and the Demerara River within a ten-minute walk. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable base rather than a destination in itself.
Chronicles of Georgetown
Georgetown was founded by the British in the late 18th century, laid out around canals and dams to drain the coastal swamp. Its architecture – a mix of Georgian, Dutch-colonial and Caribbean vernacular timber houses with fretted bargeboards – earned it the nickname ‘the Garden City of the Caribbean’. After independence in 1966, the city’s character shifted: the canals grew neglected, the ornate jalousie-windowed buildings began to decay, and the economy tightened. Today, Georgetown feels caught between its ambitious Victorian core and the pragmatism of a developing capital, with a lively street-food scene and a growing oil-and-gas industry driving change. The 282-foot St George’s Cathedral, one of the world’s tallest wooden buildings, still anchors the city’s skyline.
Best Time to Visit
Full Georgetown guide →Best months
February and March offer the driest weather and lower humidity, with daytime highs around 28°C and very little rain. These months also avoid the main school-holiday crowds, so the city feels less frantic.
Peak / festival surge
Peak season runs mid-July to mid-August, driven by the Caribbean secondary school holidays and the worldwide Mashramani celebrations (23 February). July itself is within the long rainy season – expect daily downpours – but still sees high demand from family visitors and diaspora returners. Hotel prices can jump 20–30 per cent, and the three-star properties like The Midtown Charlot often sell out two months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and November are the best budget shoulder months. April follows the dry ’big spring‘ season but before the rains fully build, and November sits in a drier interlude between the two rainy peaks. You will find room rates 15–20 per cent lower than in July or December, and fewer queue-ups at the Guyana National Museum.
Weather & packing
Georgetown sits below sea level behind a sea wall, so humidity rarely drops below 70 per cent, and rain can arrive in sudden, torrential bursts even during the ‘dry’ months. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry jacket and waterproof shoes – not an umbrella, which gets shredded by the trade winds, but a proper rain shell with a hood.
Live City Briefing — Georgetown
- The Demerara Harbour Bridge – the main road link to the west bank – is undergoing speed restrictions and periodic single-lane closures until late 2026 for structural repairs; allow an extra 30 minutes if heading to the airport or the Cheddi Jagan International.
- A new 24-hour market has opened at Stabroek’s eastern edge, selling fresh produce and street food until midnight, which is a safe and lively alternative to the main market after dark.
- Georgetown’s annual pre-Carifesta clean-up campaign begins in early July; expect increased police presence around the sea wall and Main Street, and some daytime road closures for pavement repairs.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Midtown Charlot, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5, facing the courtyard or side street away from Main Street. These mid-level floors balance lift accessibility with minimal street noise, and the higher positioning reduces ground-level disturbances.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2, especially those overlooking Main Street. Ground-floor rooms pick up lobby chatter, passing traffic, and early-morning delivery noise from the hotel's service entrance. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can also suffer from clanking and footfall.
Best views
Main Street-facing rooms offer a view of Georgetown's colonial buildings and street life, but that comes with traffic hum. Ask for a high floor (6–8) facing the city skyline for a partial roofscape view, but be prepared for a trade-off in quiet.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest. The lower two floors absorb street and lobby noise, while the top floors (6–8) may have less foot traffic but could be closer to rooftop HVAC units.
🔊 Noise notes
Main Street carries steady traffic from early morning to late evening, with occasional honking and loud exhausts from minibuses. Weekend nights can see revellers on the street. The service entrance to the east is used from 7am for deliveries, with bin collection around 8am.
Insider tips
Request a room on the southern side of the building, away from Main Street, and ask for a quiet floor (3–5) when booking. If you're driving, the hotel's small car park fills quickly – arrive before 4pm or ask about the nearby secured lot on Camp Street. Check in after 2pm to allow time for room allocation.
- 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 — The Midtown Charlot
Free WiFi throughout, speed approx 10-15 Mbps download, no login required on personal devices.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader access at reception; no physical papers. Building is a converted 1920s colonial townhouse with original mahogany staircase.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 free. Late check-out fee GYD 5,000 until 17:00, after that full night rate.
Free luggage storage at reception during day of check-out or early arrival.
No step-free entrance; two low steps at front door. No wheelchair-accessible bedrooms. Lift width fits standard wheelchair but bathroom doors are narrow.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at Robb Street and Camp Street, GYD 800 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% GYD service charge added to bill; no separate city tax.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; GYD 5,000 incidentals hold on credit card at check-in.
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 →Guyanese Dollar, GYD
Use banks or cambio bureaux in Georgetown; avoid the airport and tourist-area bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in mid-range and above hotels, restaurants and supermarkets; small shops, taxis and markets are cash-only.
10% is appreciated in restaurants if service not included; round up taxi fares; small tips for hotel porters/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee from street stalls or bakery (e.g. 'black tea' is common) – around 150 GYD.
Roti or cook-up rice from a street stall – about 400–600 GYD.
Main dish at a local diner – around 800–1,200 GYD (curry or stew with rice).
Stabroek Market and Bourda Market areas have cheap stalls for pepperpot, pholourie and fried fish.
Popular budget supermarkets: Bounty, Nigel's, or Sattaur's – good for basics.
Bourda Market main hall for affordable new and second-hand clothes; also New Building (Stabroek) area.
Minibus (starting 100 GYD per ride, no day pass) – cheap but busy. From airport: shared minibus to town about 1,000 GYD.
Eat at markets and cook-up stalls; use minibuses for short trips; bargain at markets but not at supermarkets.
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 The Midtown Charlot
🕒 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 The Midtown Charlot?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5, facing the courtyard or side street away from Main Street. These mid-level floors balance lift accessibility with minimal street noise, and the higher positioning reduces ground-level disturbances.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Midtown Charlot?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2, especially those overlooking Main Street. Ground-floor rooms pick up lobby chatter, passing traffic, and early-morning delivery noise from the hotel's service entrance. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can also suffer from clanking and footfall.
Is The Midtown Charlot noisy?
Main Street carries steady traffic from early morning to late evening, with occasional honking and loud exhausts from minibuses. Weekend nights can see revellers on the street. The service entrance to the east is used from 7am for deliveries, with bin collection around 8am.
Which rooms have the best views at The Midtown Charlot?
Main Street-facing rooms offer a view of Georgetown's colonial buildings and street life, but that comes with traffic hum. Ask for a high floor (6–8) facing the city skyline for a partial roofscape view, but be prepared for a trade-off in quiet.
What are insider tips for staying at The Midtown Charlot?
Request a room on the southern side of the building, away from Main Street, and ask for a quiet floor (3–5) when booking. If you're driving, the hotel's small car park fills quickly – arrive before 4pm or ask about the nearby secured lot on Camp Street. Check in after 2pm to allow time for room allocation.
What time is check-in at The Midtown Charlot?
Check-in at The Midtown Charlot is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Midtown Charlot have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, speed approx 10-15 Mbps download, no login required on personal devices.
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Midtown Charlot?
10% GYD service charge added to bill; no separate city tax.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Midtown Charlot?
Roti or cook-up rice from a street stall – about 400–600 GYD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Midtown Charlot?
Minibus (starting 100 GYD per ride, no day pass) – cheap but busy. From airport: shared minibus to town about 1,000 GYD.
When is the best time to visit Georgetown?
February and March offer the driest weather and lower humidity, with daytime highs around 28°C and very little rain. These months also avoid the main school-holiday crowds, so the city feels less frantic.
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.