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The Capital Empire

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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177 Empire Place, cnr Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196
  • Sandton City Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Nelson Mandela Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sandton Convention Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • 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
  • 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
(4 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
  • 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
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Capital Empire

4-star hotel in Sandton
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free area shuttle, and a free shopping center shuttle. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.
In addition to a full-service spa, The Capital Empire features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. An area shuttle within 5 kilometers, a shopping center shuttle, and a train station pick-up service are complimentary for guests. Onsite covered self parking is complimentary.

The Capital Empire has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Veranda - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

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

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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 200600650107

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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

The Capital Empire Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 217 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Danielle, San Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, San Bruno

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Avon Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nimalan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zikhona, Santa Ana

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

10/10 Excellent

Adamu

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John-Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatenda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Cheveda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAWOOD

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MRJF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mercy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022