Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort

Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort is a large entertainment complex at 64 Jones Road in Kempton Park, near O.R. Tambo International Airport, east of Johannesburg, in Gauteng, South Africa. It lies a few minutes' drive from the airport terminals and is reached by short taxi, shuttle or e-hailing rides, while Sandton is roughly 25 to 35 minutes away by road depending on traffic. The complex is themed on Roman imperial architecture, with columns, statues and a grand entrance, and it combines a hotel, a casino, a convention centre, a theatre and a range of restaurants and bars in a single self-contained resort. Accommodation is offered as Standard Rooms and Suites, generally with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, work desks and comfortable beds. Facilities include an outdoor pool, several restaurants covering steakhouse, Italian, Asian and casual dining, a cinema and a theatre that hosts concerts and shows. The casino operates gaming floors and is open to adults only. Breakfast is served in a large restaurant with a wide buffet. The resort also hosts conferences and events, so weekday visitors are often business delegates while weekends attract leisure guests and groups. Service is polished and resort-style, with a concierge desk able to arrange airport transfers and Johannesburg excursions. Published rates run roughly R2,200 to R4,500 per night, which is competitive for the range of on-site facilities. The hotel suits transit passengers who want entertainment on a long layover, families who wish to use the cinema and restaurants, and visitors attending events at the convention centre. It is not close to Johannesburg's main attractions, so day trips to Soweto, the Apartheid Museum or Sandton require a drive of 30 to 60 minutes. Visitors should note that the resort is busy on weekends and that gaming areas have age restrictions.