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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 5:33 am
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I was just driving by the location where the St Regis Jakarta is being built. The location is, er, how shall I put it, TERRIBLE. It's by the main arterial road (Gatot Subroto) and nowhere near anything of any interest. Also it looks a long way from being finished.

Looking at the website it says 1/1/2016 and the following:

Rising above the city’s prestigious financial district, The St. Regis Jakarta is a beacon of refinement amid international banks, multinational companies, and embassies. Boutiques, elegant restaurants, and stunning architecture are also nearby.
Well, firstly it's nowhere near the financial district (20mins+ by taxi). The only thing of any note nearby is the Indonesian Military Museum. Secondly there are no embassies in that area, or malls.

Thirdly it is on a road with almost permanent traffic, and to get anywhere will involve a taxi journey sitting in traffic. For those from the UK, imagine if they built a St. Regis located directly by the M25!

If you check this link you can see the site, which is just above the blue building at the top of the picture. The military museum is in the foreground.

http://lewatmana.com/cam/12/gatot-subroto-kuningan/

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