Best Hotel for First trip to Jakarta Sept 24-28
Although I've been living in Singapore over 4 years, I have never made the trip to Jakarta, because I always default to Philippines and Thailand which are more familiar to me. Anyway, decided to take the plunge for a short 3 night exploratory stay in Jakarta at the end of this month. Question I had was hotel location. I see the Grand Mercure Harmoni is the closest to the action but I have points on Marriott and get a free 3 nights at much better hotels (Westin, LE Meridien, JW Marriott) etc. If I stay in one of those its a 40 min cab ride to Classic or Travel. But closer to BATS, CJ; s etc. Does it make sense to stay in South Jakarta and take a daily ride to Classic in the afternoon, and then maybe the FL clubs in the South at night? Is the South a nicer area to stay in terms of dining options etc? How about massage shops (legit and naughty) in either area?
Also anyone in Jakarta those days want to meet up I am happy to do so.