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The Capital Empire

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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. - The Capital Empire (Sandton)
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural. - The Capital Empire (Sandton)
A modern living room with a large sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view. - The Capital Empire (Sandton)
A person sitting at a bar with a drink, a phone, and a coffee machine in the background. - The Capital Empire (Sandton)
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a dining area with a long table and chairs. - The Capital Empire (Sandton)
Near Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square, The Capital Empire provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, The Veranda, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Sandton, a neighborhood in Johannesburg, The Capital Empire is in a shopping district and near a train station. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wanderers Stadium or Johannesburg Stadium. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
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177 Empire Place, cnr Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196

What's nearby

  • The Hard Rock Cafe entrance with a large arched window and a neon sign.
    Sandton City Mall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A large public square with a prominent statue in the center, surrounded by historic buildings and a modern skyscraper.
    Nelson Mandela Square
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Peacemaker Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sandton Convention Centre
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Naked Coffee
    6 min walk
  • Mugg & Bean
    11 min walk
  • Ocean Basket
    7 min walk
  • Seattle Coffee Company
    5 min walk
  • Walnut Grove
    13 min walk

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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 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 (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 satellite premium 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
  • Individually furnished
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 290 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Capital Empire have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Capital Empire pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Capital Empire?

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

What time is check-out at The Capital Empire?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Capital Empire provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Capital Empire located?

Located in Sandton, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square. Peacemaker Museum and Sandton Convention Centre are also within 15 minutes. Johannesburg Sandton Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and nice rooms Staff were always helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure parking was a great bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. Everything at the hotel was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

2/10 Terrible

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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