After receiving some very thoughtful requests, I’ve compiled this ‘wishlist’ page.
Sometimes it’s the added special touch of thoughtfulness which really makes a gift memorable.
Guaranteed to make me smile, below are some gifting suggestions.
Gift Cards
Please address all e-gift cards to GiftMayC@protonmail.com
If you can’t decide, some favourites I have previously received are; Amazon, Fortnum & Mason, Liberty, Mandarin Oriental, Marriott, Selfridges…
I also have a personal ‘date wishlist’ which lists hotels & restaurants i would love to visit (as well as some trusty favourites), in case you would like to treat me in-person with an unforgettable time;
UK
London Hotel
Claridges
A legendary 5-star Art Deco icon in Mayfair, world-renowned for its timeless British luxury, glamorous history, and award-winning afternoon tea
Somerset Retreat
The Newt
A breathtaking country estate Georgian manor hotel and working farm, celebrated for its spectacular formal gardens, immersive cider cellar tours, restorative spa, and field-to-fork dining experience
London Restaurant
Scott’s
A historic institution as one of London’s oldest restaurants, Scott’s is legendary for its world-class seafood, theatrical tableside filleting, and Champagne bar that has drawn a glittering crowd since 1851
Cornwall Retreat
Idle Rocks
A Michelin Key-awarded boutique hotel perched directly on the harbour wall in the idyllic Cornish village of St Mawes, offering individually designed coastal rooms and spectacular sea-to-table dining at the Reef Knot Restaurant
London Hotel
The Ned
A 5-star hotel and private members’ club, housed in a grand repurposed 1930s bank in the City of London, famed for its sprawling banking hall, diverse restaurants, and subterranean vault lounge
Oxfordshire Retreat
Estelle Manor
A vibrant country house hotel and private members’ club in the Oxfordshire countryside, blending Jacobean architectural grandeur with eclectic modern interiors, four distinct restaurants, and a breathtaking, 3,000-square-metre Roman-inspired bathhouse spa
London Restaurant
Umu
A Michelin-starred hidden gem tucked behind a discreet entrance in Mayfair, celebrated for its artfully prepared Kyoto-style kaiseki tasting menus and exquisite sushi dishes
Berkshire Retreat
Clivedon House
A 2-Michelin Key-awarded luxury country retreat within a stunning Grade I-listed Italianate mansion that spans 376 acres of National Trust grounds and boasts over 350 years of aristocratic intrigue, high-society parties, and political scandals
London Hotel
Raffles at the OWO
A 5-star masterpiece housed inside Whitehall’s historic Old War Office, seamlessly blending Edwardian grandeur with a world-class spa and nine spectacular restaurants
London Restaurant
Delamina Kitchen
A vibrant, welcoming restaurant known for its delicious health-conscious Eastern Mediterranean cooking that highlights fragrant herbs, vegetables and spices
EUROPE
Italian Hotel
Caruso
An exquisite sanctuary housed in a beautifully restored 11th-century palace on a clifftop in Ravello, known for its breathtaking layout of frescoed suites, terraced Mediterranean gardens, and an iconic infinity pool that hangs over the Amalfi Coast
Greek Retreat
Amanzoe
A hilltop sanctuary on the Peloponnese peninsula, designed like a modern acropolis with columns and reflection pools that frame panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, private olive groves, and a secluded beach club
French Hotel
Waldorf Astoria
Nestled right on the edge of the royal Parc de Versailles, effortlessly combining stately neoclassical architecture with Michelin-starred dining and regal pampering at an immersive Guerlain spa
Italian Retreat
Forestis
A strikingly minimalist 5-star wellness sanctuary perched in the South Tyrolean Alps, celebrated for its eco-conscious design towers, immersive spa rituals, and zero-waste forest-to-table dining framed by floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of the Dolomites
French Hotel
Bvlgari
A 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris that fuses high-end glamour with Parisian sophistication, boasting residential-style suites, a spectacular spa, and exquisite Italian fine dining by three-Michelin-starred chef Niko Romito
Danish Hotel
Hotel D’Angleterre
Copenhagen’s premier 5-star hotel icon, established in 1755 on Kongens Nytorv Square and celebrated for its majestic Neoclassical architecture, Michelin-starred dining at Marchal, and fairytale-like holiday transformations
Spanish Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Ritz
A magnificent, Belle Époque palace originally inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII in 1910, beautifully restored to combine its rich heritage with two-Michelin-starred dining, a glass-domed Palm Court, and an ultra-luxury subterranean spa right in the heart of the city
north america
Canadian Retreat
Fairmont Jasper
A spectacular, 700-acre mountain resort wrapped around the emerald waters of Lac Beauvert within Jasper National Park, celebrated for its upscale heritage log cabins and frequent wildlife sightings amidst a pristine dark-sky wilderness
New York Retreat
Aman New York
An urban sanctuary inside Midtown’s Crown Building, seamlessly pairing Beaux-Arts architecture with minimalist East Asian design, a three-story wellness spa, and year-round garden terrace overlooking Fifth Avenue
Toronto Hotel
1 Hotel Toronto
A sleek, eco-luxury urban oasis celebrated for its sustainable nature-inspired design using reclaimed local materials, biophilic greenery, and a stunning rooftop pool offering panoramic views of the city skyline
Utah Retreat
Amangiri
A desert sanctuary in southern Utah, known for its minimalist concrete architecture that blends seamlessly into a 900-acre landscape of dramatic canyons, and an iconic swimming pool wrapped around a 165-million-year-old rock formation
New York Hotel
Four Seasons
An architectural and artistic masterpiece soaring 52 stories, this Midtown icon features a soaring, geometric lobby and expansive high-ceilinged suites offering an ultra-luxury serene reprieve steps from Central Park
Hawaiian Retreat
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
A breathtaking sanctuary perched on a hillside on Kauaʻi’s North Shore, bringing the outside in with its bio-centric design, sustainably sourced local materials, 18,000sqft holistic spa, and an infinity pool that frames panoramic views of the turquoise bay
California Hotel
The Beverley Hills
A legendary Hollywood icon celebrated for its signature banana-leaf wallpaper, vintage palm-fringed pool, and private bungalows that have provided sanctuary set in twelve acres of lush tropical gardens since 1912
ASIA & Australia
Japanese Retreat
Amanemu
A serene wellness sanctuary perched on the shores of Ago Bay in Japan’s Ise-Shima National Park, designed in a minimalist ryokan style that features private guest pavilions with their own hot spring baths and an expansive onsen spa fed by mineral-rich thermal waters
Hong Kong Hotel
Mandarin Oriental
Established in 1963 in the heart of Hong Kong, world-renowned for its hospitality, sleek rooms framing views of the harbour, a massive 6,200sqft club lounge and ten individual restaurants that include the historic Man Wah and eccentric Japanese izakaya The Aubrey
Indian Retreat
Amanbagh
Nestled within Rajasthan’s rugged Aravalli Hills, designed as a palatial, pink-marble homage to Mughal architecture that features soaring cupolas, private plunge pools, and immersive, off-the-grid cultural experiences
Bangkok Retreat
Aman Nai Lert
A sky-high urban oasis discreetly hidden within a historic, eight-acre tropical park in the center of Bangkok and featuring some of the city’s largest suites, an expansive medical wellness spa, and an elite rooftop members’ club
Singapore Hotel
Mandarin Oriental
A newly transformed, 5-star urban sanctuary that masterfully blends vibrant South-East Asian aesthetics with urban tropical luxury, boasting a stunning theatre-style atrium, acclaimed restaurants, and a spectacular pool deck framing panoramic views of Marina Bay
Shanghai Retreat
Amanyangyun
A breathtaking forest sanctuary just outside of Shanghai, born from a monumental 15-year conservation project that painstakingly relocated thousands of ancient camphor trees and historic Ming and Qing dynasty villas brick-by-brick to create a spiritual, minimalist retreat