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The Capital Empire

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Nelson Mandela Square

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Located in the heart of Sandton, The Capital Empire offers an upscale retreat with a spa for rejuvenating treatments like massages and facials. Savor breakfast at The Veranda restaurant, unwind by the outdoor pool or on the sun-kissed terrace. With free WiFi, dry cleaning services and helpful staff praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY627
CNY721 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

Why we love this property

Fusion dining experience
Pool-view tables set the scene for fusion cuisine at the hotel restaurant, complemented by a stylish bar. A buffet breakfast awaits each morning.
Sleep in style
Drift off on premium bedding with blackout drapes for total darkness. Curated furnishings add charm, while 24-hour room service satisfies cravings.
Work and play paradise
Located in both business and shopping districts, this hotel offers a 24-hour business center and spa services. Unwind with massages after meetings.

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 152 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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The price is CNY664
CNY764 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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About the neighborhood

Map
177 Empire Place, cnr Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196

What's nearby

  • Sandton City Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The MARC - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 34 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 48 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 10 min walk
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 28 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CowFish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Capital Empire

When you stay at The Capital Empire, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Nelson Mandela Square and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and Fusion cuisine is served at The Veranda, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 130 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free covered onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free train station shuttle
DONE

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 5 kilometers
    • Free shopping center shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2014
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

The Veranda - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 275 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 500 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 200600650107

Also known as

Empire Executive Apartments & Hotel
Empire Executive Apartments & Hotel Johannesburg
Empire Executive Johannesburg
Capital Empire Hotel Johannesburg
Capital Empire Hotel
Capital Empire Johannesburg
Capital Empire Hotel Sandton
Capital Empire Sandton
Capital Empire
The Capital Empire Sandton Greater Johannesburg
Empire Executive Apartments Hotel
The Capital Empire Hotel
The Capital Empire Sandton
The Capital Empire Hotel Sandton

Frequently asked questions

Does The Capital Empire offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Capital Empire does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Capital Empire?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Capital Empire?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Capital Empire?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Capital Empire?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Capital Empire?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Capital Empire?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Montecasino (11-min drive) and Gold Reef City Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Capital Empire and nearby?

The Capital Empire has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Capital Empire?

Yes, The Veranda offers Fusion cuisine and pool views.

What's the area around The Capital Empire like?

The Capital Empire is a short 16-minute walk from Nelson Mandela Square and 7 minutes' walk from Sandton City Mall.

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