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About the Hotel

177 Empire Place, Cnr Rivonia Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2146

Rooms & Apartments

The Capital Empire offers hotel rooms, apartments, and penthouses. Standard rooms feature king beds with percale linen, ensuite bathrooms with showers, and work desks. Apartments include fully equipped kitchens with Bosch induction cooktops, Samsung refrigerators, and Miele dishwashers. Penthouses provide hardwood floors, private balconies with Sandton views, and stainless steel appliances. All accommodations include high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and tea/coffee stations.

Dining & Bars

The hotel's restaurant serves breakfast from 06:30-10:30 and offers global cuisine prepared by onsite chefs. The bar seats 40 guests and opens to a pool area. Room service operates 24 hours with options from the main menu. Complimentary scheduled shuttles transport guests to Nelson Mandela Square for additional dining options including Carmine's Italian Restaurant and local steak houses.

Fitness & Recreation

A 24-hour fitness center features Technogym equipment, free weights, and overlooks a garden. The spa treatment room offers massages and wellness services by appointment. The outdoor pool deck includes lounge seating and connects to the bar area. The property provides direct access to the New Jewish Cemetery for walking and green space exploration.

Location & Access

Located in Grzegórzki, The Capital Empire stands opposite the American Embassy and 500 meters from Sandton City. The Gautrain Station is 800 meters away, providing direct service to O.R. Tambo International Airport. The Sandton Convention Center is 0.5 km away, while Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre sits 1 km from the property. Complimentary shuttles run to Sandton Gautrain Station and Nelson Mandela Square.

Services & Amenities

24-hour reception provides concierge services and luggage storage. Business center includes printing facilities and meeting rooms with capacity for 14-20 delegates. Complimentary services include high-speed Wi-Fi, scheduled area shuttles, and secure underground parking. Laundry service available Monday-Wednesday-Friday for apartment guests. Doctor on call available 24/7 through reception.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Executive Room
2 persons
36 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
116 m² 
2 Queen Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
One-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
86 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre
Johannesburg 10.3 km
Airports
O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 23.5 km
Rand (QRA) 29.1 km
Train
Gautrain Sandton Station800 m
Ellis Park Railway Station 9.7 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

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

  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • 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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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
Nearby
Square
Nelson Mandela Square
560 m
Convention Centre
Sandton Convention Center
560 m
Mall
Sandton City Shopping Centre
560 m
Restaurants
Olives & Plates Embassy
200 m
175 Empire Place Embassy towers
Woolworths
500 m
79 Rivonia Road Corner 5th Street
Mugg & Bean
530 m
Cnr Rivonia and Sandton Drive Shop U35
Nando's Sandton City
500 m
Cnr Rivonia Rd & 5th St Shop L71
The Butcher Shop & Grill
1.3 km
West Street - Shop 30
The San Deck
920 m
Corner Fifth and Alice Streets Sandton Sun
Maximillien
1.0 km
Corner 5th Maude Street Legacy Corner Mall - Retail Level 4
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