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The Capital Empire

4.0 star property

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through floor-to-ceiling windows.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a dining area with a long table and chairs.
A person sitting at a bar with a drink, a phone, and a coffee machine in the background.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug

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
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a kettle, and two framed artworks on the wall.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dark headboard, and three framed artworks on the wall.

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 152 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, dark headboard, and two wall-mounted artworks.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Johannesburg

At The Capital Empire you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. The restaurant, The Veranda, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Sandton hotel include Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Montecasino.

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

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 10 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 11 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Naked Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Doppio Zero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Capital Empire

The Capital Empire offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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 centre 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 kilometres, A shopping centre shuttle and A train station pick-up shuttle 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2014
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 hairdryers.

This Johannesburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 kilometres
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 290 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Veranda

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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

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

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 cots (infant beds)!

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: from approximately ZAR 290 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Capital Empire?

The Capital Empire offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capital Empire on 14 Aug 2026 start from AU$136, including 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.

Is parking available at The Capital Empire?

Yep, The Capital Empire has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Capital Empire?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Capital Empire. You'll enjoy services like facials.

Does The Capital Empire have a pool?

The Capital Empire has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes The Capital Empire a romantic place to stay?

Pool-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Capital Empire.

Is The Capital Empire family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Capital Empire is a hit with families.

Does The Capital Empire serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is served daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Capital Empire?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Capital Empire?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Capital Empire?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Capital Empire?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Capital Empire Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 233 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near Sandton shopping area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hakan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restaurant and bar very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistently excellent staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moses Mlowoka

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeandré

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zikhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff is great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the visit to the US consulate, which is walkable from the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John-Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good and upto standards.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Modesto

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No hot water. Location was great. Apart from that, nothing significant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joresa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked and paid for a room and when I got there !!! No room ! Expedia is a joke !!!! Never ever use it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C'etait un tres bon choix et je reviendrais
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

fortune

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Take forever to clean the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aphelele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from window
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and very neat property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021