The Capital Empire – A Favorite for Families in Johannesburg
About the Hotel
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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Facilities
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