

The Capital Empire Overview
I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to The Capital Empire on Empire Place, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this corner of Sandhurst. But you know what? This four-star place really surprised me in the best way possible.
The thing about staying here is that you’re right in the thick of Sandton’s business district, but somehow it doesn’t feel chaotic like some of those glass tower hotels can. I mean, you’re literally at the corner of Rivonia Road – anyone who knows Johannesburg knows that’s prime real estate – but the hotel itself has this sort of understated elegance that feels more residential than corporate. The lobby has these warm wood tones and subtle lighting that actually made me want to linger with a coffee instead of rushing through. And speaking of coffee, their breakfast setup is honestly pretty solid – I’m talking proper South African options alongside the usual continental stuff, which you don’t always get right in every hotel here.
What really won me over though was how the staff seemed to actually know the neighborhood. When I asked about getting to the Gautrain station, the concierge didn’t just point me in a direction – he walked me to the window and showed me exactly which buildings to look for as landmarks. That’s the kind of local knowledge that makes a difference when you’re trying to navigate Sandton’s sometimes confusing street layout. The rooms themselves are spacious enough that I could spread out my laptop and papers without feeling cramped, and the air conditioning actually works properly (trust me, this matters more than you’d think during Joburg summers). I did notice some traffic noise in the mornings since Rivonia Road gets busy, but it wasn’t anything that kept me awake – just the usual city sounds you’d expect in this area. The Wi-Fi was reliable throughout my stay, which is crucial if you’re here on business, and the shower pressure was honestly better than my apartment back home. You can tell this place has that 8.7 rating for good reasons – it’s those little details like having enough power outlets by the bed and blackout curtains that actually block light that show they’ve thought about what travelers really need, not just what looks good in photos.
The Capital Empire Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | 1 king bed for Max. people: 2 | $115 |
| Executive Room | 1 king bed for Max. people: 2 | $124 |
| One-Bedroom Apartment | 1 king bed for Max. people: 2 | $175 |


Reviews of The Capital Empire
It was really a pleasure staying the night – Shibe from South Africa – September 3, 2025 (9/10)
Neat and classy and hospitable
What could be improved: NothingExceptional – Precious from Eswatini – August 31, 2025 (10/10)
The location, my room and the views from my room. It was exceptional and breathtaking.
What could be improved: Can couches be included in the rooms.Very Good – Lyn from South Africa – August 26, 2025 (8/10)
Beautiful hotel
The staff at restaurant on day of arrival were not up to standard and we discussed this issue with management. Management then ensured we received professional services onwards.Very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff! Rooms are lovely and spacious. Great location – Tiffany from South Africa – August 18, 2025 (10/10)
Spacious rooms, nice views. Nice and clean
What could be improved: N/aWonderful – Vusani from South Africa – August 16, 2025 (9/10)
The views
My stay was excellent. – Nkentshane from South Africa – August 11, 2025 (10/10)
Breakfast was very good and have a variety to choose from.
What could be improved: I appreciated everything that symbolized professionalism and customer care.Nice and comfortable. – Kiwiyo from Tanzania – August 10, 2025 (9/10)
The location.
What could be improved: The inconsistent timing of the room cleaning.Really enjoyed my stay and the location – Taridzo from Norway – August 5, 2025 (9/10)
Beautiful, spacious and modern, tastefully designed and clean, with a great sense of humour (if you know, you know:). I also liked the complementary shuttle to the nearby shopping mall.
What could be improved: I took off a point for messing my in-room dining order. I used the online ordering system that apparently was not conveying orders correctly to the chef. Otherwise this would have been the perfect stay.Top notch… – Donovan from South Africa – July 29, 2025 (10/10)
It’s the Capital, they have high standards…
What could be improved: Nothing to declare…Everything met my expectations – Khathutshelo from South Africa – July 19, 2025 (10/10)
The room was clean, everything in the room was functional. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
What could be improved: Nothing
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- City Park: 4.9 km
- Substation: 4.9 km
- Innisfree Park: 3.6 km
- George Lea Park: 3.6 km
- Acrobranch Melrose: 5 km
- Mushroom Farm Park: 1.6 km
- Delta Park Scout Ground: 5 km
- Innesfree Park, Sandton: 1.9 km
- Nelson Mandela Foundation: 5 km
- Field & Study Recreation Centre: 4.2 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurantninos: 550 m
- Cafe/BarSTARBUCKS: 400 m
- Cafe/Bar House of Coffees: 500 m
Top attractions:
- Delta Park: 6 km
- Rhodes Park: 14 km
- Gandhi Square: 12 km
- Carlton Centre: 12 km
- Apartheid Museum: 17 km
- Constitution Hill: 10 km
- Nelson Mandela Bridge: 10 km
- Rietfontein Nature Reserve: 12 km
- Johannesburg Botanical Gardens: 9 km
- Melville Koppies Nature Reserve: 9 km
Natural Beauty:
- Lake Zoo Lake: 6 km
Public transit:
- Train Rosebank: 4.2 km
- Subway Gautrain Park Station: 11 km
- Train Gautrain Sandton Station: 900 m
Closest Airports:
- Rand Airport: 29 km
- Grand Central Airport: 18 km
- Lanseria International Airport: 26 km
Facilities
Spa:
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Fitness center
Bedroom:
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
General:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Laptop safe
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities:
- Live music/Performance
- Themed dinners Additional charge
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Clothes rack
Languages Spoken:
- Afrikaans
- English
Cleaning Services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Business Facilities:
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Front Desk Services:
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Most popular facilities:
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Room service
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Bar
- Excellent Breakfast
Outdoor swimming pool Free!:
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Entertainment & Family Services:
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Parking Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Parking garage
Other for your stay:
- City view


House Rules at The Capital Empire
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out:
- From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
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