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The Capital Empire

The Capital Empire

Sandton Gauteng
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Surrender to tranquility the moment you step into The Capital Empire, where relaxation is an art form, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Nelson Mandela Square and 6 minutes from Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. This spa hotel is 25 minutes drive to Montecasino and 35 minutes drive to Gold Reef City Casino.

Rejuvenate with premium bedding, a fully-stocked minibar, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, deep soaking bathtub, a private balcony, daily housekeeping and cable & satellite channels, direct access to our luxury spa. Conveniences include a desk, an in-room safe, a full kitchen, bathrobes and a phone.

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Property Details

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 kilometers.

  • Covered parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Uncovered parking
  • Banquet hall
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Airport transportation
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Meeting rooms
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Television in common areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Garden
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Full-service spa
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Conference center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free train station pickup
  • Spa services on site
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Conference space
  • Fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • ATM/banking
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 2014
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 130
  • Number of floors - 4

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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.

  • 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

Other details

Enjoy Fusion cuisine at The Veranda, a restaurant where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Sandton City Mall - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Peacemaker Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sandton Convention Centre - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Nelson Mandela Square - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The MARC - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Johannesburg Stock Exchange - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
JSE - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Morningside Mediclinic - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
The Wanderers Golf Club - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Hyde Park Corner - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Wanderers Stadium - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Dunkeld West Shopping Centre - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
James and Ethel Grey Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Rosebank Mall - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 36.9 km / 23 mi
Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 28.9 km / 17.9 mi
The preferred airport for The Capital Empire is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB).

  • 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.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

177 Empire Place, cnr Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng 2196, South Africa
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