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The Capital Empire

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Sandton City Mall

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
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Penthouse | Living area | LCD TV
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa

Explore the area

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177 Empire Place, cnr Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196
  • Place, Sandton City Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandton Convention Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1636 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 925 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 387 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1249 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Sandton stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Sandton hotel, you'll find Sandton City Mall and Sandton Convention Centre. Nelson Mandela Square and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sandton City Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sandton Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Rosebank Mall - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 10 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 11 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CowFish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Capital Empire

4-star spa hotel near Sandton City Mall
The Capital Empire offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Capital Empire. An area shuttle within 5 kilometers, a shopping center shuttle, and a train station pick-up service are free. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Johannesburg hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2014
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Capital Empire offers 130 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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

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The Capital on the Park

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 275 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 275 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 200600650107

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Empire Executive Apartments & Hotel Johannesburg
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Capital Empire to the airport?

The Capital Empire is 23.2 mi (34-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Capital Empire?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capital Empire on Oct 9, 2025 start from $98.06, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Capital Empire have an airport shuttle?

The Capital Empire offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge (per vehicle, one-way).

Does The Capital Empire offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Capital Empire, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 275 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Capital Empire?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Montecasino (11-min drive) and Gold Reef City Casino (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Capital Empire?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Capital Empire?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Capital Empire have a pool?

The Capital Empire features an outdoor pool.

Does The Capital Empire have a restaurant?

The Capital Empire is home to The Veranda, which features Fusion cuisine and pool views.

Does The Capital Empire have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, mani/pedis, and massages.

How close is The Capital Empire to downtown Johannesburg?

The Capital Empire is 6.3 mi away from Johannesburg.