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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

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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

Why we love this property

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.
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.

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 152 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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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
  • Peacemaker Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 36 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 50 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 10 min walk
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 29 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Naked Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Capital Empire

The Capital Empire puts you 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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*
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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
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Transfers

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

    • Free area shuttle within 5 kilometers
    • Free shopping center shuttle
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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 290 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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

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

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Capital Empire Hotel Sandton

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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 (12-min drive) and Gold Reef City Casino (16-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 10-minute walk from Johannesburg Sandton Station and 16 minutes' walk from Nelson Mandela Square.

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Reviews

The Capital Empire Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was good
Russell, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently located near Sandton shopping area
Serge, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant and bar very friendly.
Hakan, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Consistently excellent staff and excellent breakfast
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was nice and clean
Jeandré, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and staff is great
Zikhona, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great, modern hotel, offering many amenities a pool, fitness center and tasty meals, high-level security, and a great location. Staff are welcoming and focused on providing excellent services.
Leo, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very clean and excellent staff.
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great for the visit to the US consulate, which is walkable from the property.
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

All was good and upto standards.
John-Ross, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Decent Place to stay in the heart of Sandton

overall, great stay. The staff are amazing and very helpful, willing to go the extra mile to make your stay memorable, that's what I like the more I believe. The room was decent but it could definitely use a little finesse and extra attention. Some of the furniture in the room I was in could use an update. Also, whenever taking a shower, water would go out through the bottom, in the bathroom... I couldn't understand. Breakfast was great, decent with a large selection, I enjoyed it. I would probably go back again, but perhaps choose a different type of room to compare with what I had.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel room was quite comfortable. It was very easy to get an Uber or taxi to and from the hotel. There were very nice restaurants nearby and I even found a Pilates class at a hotel nearby along with a spa with a sauna, steam room, nail, and massage services. For massages at the Capital Empire you can ask in advance and they will have someone come to the massage rooms. The in-room a/c worked very well and the wifi was great for personal and business use. I do want to note that the pool is right next to the restaurant and bar, more exposed than what I'm used to, the standard room does not come with a tub (photos are misleading), and while the rooms are soundproof, you can still hear street noise if you're on the side facing the street. The water pressure was fine, but just on the lower side. The food at the hotel was good overall, but the pizza left more to be desired. Also, the gym does not have a treadmill. I did enjoy my stay overall. I chose this hotel because a friend that I was visiting was staying there.
Danielle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Roger, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

No hot water. Location was great. Apart from that, nothing significant.
Modesto, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rolling sliding bins!

Everything was fine, but we were in room 133 and below us was the constant rolling and sliding of what sounded like bins, went on until after midnight. Kept waking up with the noise.
Victor, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Disappointed in this property

Needs major renovations. Things were old, chipped,cracked. The staff was super nice, but I just couldn't get comfortable so I left and booked another hotel.
Joresa, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

I booked and paid for a room and when I got there !!! No room ! Expedia is a joke !!!! Never ever use it
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Moses Mlowoka, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

C'etait un tres bon choix et je reviendrais
Fabrice, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice to be back

Trevligt att komma tillbaka till Capital Empire. Lagom stort hotell. Blev uppgraderad till en lägenhet. Mycket bra frukost och helt OK Restaurang. Minus för inget löpband i gymmet och trasigt lås på dörren som man inte åtgärdade trots anmärkning
Mats, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Take forever to clean the rooms
fortune, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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Aphelele, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The view from window
Christian, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great and very neat property
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment and the room setup is great. However we consistently had problems with water not being hot and the bathrooms have signs of wear and tear. The biggest problem was the noise level. There was a party on one night and church on another. I think it would be great if they warned guests in advance. There was also no concierge when we arrived and had to move our own luggage.
2-night trip