The Capital Empire Hotel - Johannesburg

$$$$||View on mapJohannesburg, South Africa177 Empire Place, Cnr Rivonia Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2146|
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The Capital Empire Hotel - Johannesburg
177 Empire Place, Cnr Rivonia Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2146·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Free WiFi9.3
Location9.2
Comfort9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Staff9.0
Who stays here
Couples32%
Business25%
Families20%
Solo18%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Free WiFi9.3
Location9.2
Comfort9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Staff9.0
Who stays here
Couples32%
Business25%
Families20%
Solo18%

4-star Sandton hotel with spacious apartments and a conference center for 500 guests

Accommodation

The Capital Empire offers One-Bedroom Apartments and Executive Rooms with separate living areas and full kitchens. Each apartment provides city views of the Sandton skyline and includes a private bathroom with free toiletries. The standard rooms are significantly larger than competitors, with space for in-room dining and work.

Dining

The Capital Empire restaurant specializes in gourmet African cuisine and international dishes, served on a terrace with views of Sandton. A bar is available for drinks, and room service operates until 3 AM. Themed dinner nights and live music performances are held on select evenings.

Business & Events

The Capital Empire conference center accommodates up to 500 guests for corporate events, with meeting and banquet facilities on site. A business center and 24-hour front desk support business travelers with concierge service and tour desk. The Sandton Convention Centre is 0.5 miles away, accessible via the hotel's complimentary shuttle.

Wellness & Leisure

Guests access an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, plus a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment. The Capital Empire spa offers massage, facial treatments, manicure, pedicure, and waxing services in dedicated spa facilities. A personal trainer is available, and spa/wellness packages can be booked for extended stays.

Location & Services

The Capital Empire Johannesburg sits next to Sandton City Mall and a 5-minute walk from Nelson Mandela Square. A complimentary shuttle runs to major attractions, and the airport shuttle serves O.R. Tambo International Airport, 30 minutes by car. Additional services include daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, laundry, grocery deliveries, and soundproof rooms for quiet rest.

  • Location: Next to Sandton City Mall, 30 min from O.R. Tambo International Airport
  • Rooms: Spacious apartments with full kitchens and city views
  • Dining: Gourmet African cuisine on a terrace overlooking Sandton
  • Business: Conference center for up to 500 guests
  • Wellness: Outdoor pool, fitness center, spa with massage services
  • Services: Complimentary shuttle to major attractions, 24-hour front desk
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:30
until 10:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of ZAR 290.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:133
Former name
Empire Executive Apartments
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Standard Two-Bedroom Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
One-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Facial
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about The Capital Empire Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 46 US$
📏 Distance to center 6.4 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 14.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport O.R. Tambo International, JNB

Location

177 Empire Place, Cnr Rivonia Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2146
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177 Empire Place, Cnr Rivonia Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2146
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177 Empire Place, Cnr Rivonia Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2146
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Square
Nelson Mandela Square
100 yd
Mall
Sandton City Shopping Centre
100 yd
Convention Center
Sandton Convention Center
100 yd
Restaurant
Olives & Plates Embassy
100 yd
Restaurant
Bellas
100 yd
Restaurant
Mugg & Bean
100 yd
Restaurant
Nando's Sandton City
100 yd
Restaurant
The Butcher Shop & Grill
200 yd
Restaurant
The San Deck
200 yd
Restaurant
Maximillien
200 yd

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