THE two hotels are located across the street from each other, just a stone’s throw away. The JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels were both built on very expensive property, along the Mega Kuningan roundabout, in the heart of Jakarta. Both are owned by businessman Tan Kian, 48, who is listed by Forbes Asia magazine as one of Indonesia’s middle-ranking tycoons.

The Marriott seems to be a perennial target for terrorists. In Jakarta, this five-s