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Strategic Consulting for Hospitality
Who we are
WANT Advisors supports Investors, Hoteliers, Investment Funds, and Real Estate Owners throughout the entire project lifecycle – from feasibility to implementation, up to operational management – integrating strategic consulting, trade expertise, and know-how gained with leading international brands.
Founded in 2024 by Walter Pecoraro, WANT Advisors represents the natural evolution of a family-run business that chose to embark on a growth path strongly oriented towards managerialization and opening up to institutional investors.
Current Portfolio
  • Cosmopolita Rome Colosseum
    Tapestry Collection by Hilton
  • DoubleTree
    by Hilton Milan
A Bit of History
1
1970
Father Antonio starts the business with the Aberdeen guesthouse in Rome.
2
1980
With the acquisition of the 2-star Hotel Select in Rome, Walter Pecoraro joins the company. The hotel was completely renovated in 1986 to become a three-star business hotel.
3
1990
In the early 90s, he launched the French brand Logis in Italy, founding Logis d'Italia, which grew to include over 100 properties nationwide.
4
1992
Acquisition of Hotel Cosmopolita which, from a small 30-room guesthouse from the early 1900s, was expanded and transformed into a three-star hotel.
5
2003
The Cosmopolita becomes an elegant 4-star hotel with 66 rooms in the Capranica Del Grillo palace.
6
2014 - 2017
Between 2014 and 2017, a new expansion of 15 rooms with the modernization of common areas transformed the Cosmopolita into a modern hotel with 81 rooms.
7
2022
The hotel is completely renovated according to Hilton brand standards, becoming the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Italy and third in Europe.
Development with International Brands
01
Courtyard by Marriott Rome Airport (2004-2012)
With the sale of Hotel Select in 2004, Walter Pecoraro opened the first Courtyard by Marriott in Italy at Rome-Fiumicino Airport, entering the operational management of international chain business hotels.
02
DoubleTree by Hilton Milan
(since 2008)
In 2006, after the acquisition of an industrial complex in Milan (Viale Certosa), the area was redeveloped. In 2008, the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Europe opened, now a benchmark for business tourism in the Fiera and Congress Center area.
03
Hilton Garden Inn Malpensa
(2014-2016)
Walter Pecoraro took over the management and commercial responsibility of the Hilton Garden Inn Malpensa (207 rooms, congress center for up to 400 people), enhancing synergies with the DoubleTree by Hilton Milan.
04
Cosmopolita Rome Colosseum
(2022)
The Hotel Cosmopolita was renovated according to Hilton brand standards, becoming the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Italy and third in Europe, with 75 rooms.
05
Albergo La Rosetta Perugia
(2025)
Renovation and rebranding of the historic Albergo La Rosetta in Perugia. From an independent hotel to the first international chain hotel in Umbria, converted into a 70-room Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
06
Hampton by Hilton Rome St Peter's
(Opening 2026)
Development and conversion for international investors of a building previously used as offices into a 126-room hotel in the Vatican area. The first Hampton by Hilton in the center of Rome.
Development Models and Tools
With a view to structured and scalable hotel real estate development, WANT Advisors boasts consolidated relationships with leading international brands.
As a consulting and development company, WANT Advisors creates customized project interventions for entrepreneurial and institutional stakeholders interested in hospitality investments.
Strategic Objectives
  • Develop new hospitality projects
  • Promote the entry of international brands into Italy
  • Create value for private and institutional investors
A Partner for Growth: Our Services
Feasibility
Real estate and hotel feasibility analysis
Design
Product concept and market positioning
Realization
Coordination of the construction and renovation phase
Management
Definition of the operational management model
To guarantee its partners, WANT Advisors provides consolidated know-how in the management of international branded hotel properties, a highly qualified staff composed of project managers, engineers, and architects, and established relationships with global brands.
Multibrand: Its Benefits
Greater Segmentation
Opportunity to cover various demand segments: business, leisure, upscale, boutique, airport hotel.
Market Diversification
Access to different customer pools, distribution channels, and international markets.
Flexible Management
From urban boutique hotels to large-capacity hotels, with a focus on conferences or airports.
Risk Containment
Distribution of risk across multiple assets, brands, and destinations, increasing portfolio resilience.
Walter Pecoraro – CEO
Walter Pecoraro is the CEO of WANT Advisors, G&W Invest, Cosmopolita, and Breme77. From Rome, 64 years old, with two daughters, he began his career as a hotelier in 1980.
Association Involvement
  • Member of the National Council and the Executive Board of Federalberghi Italia
  • President of Unihotel Franchising–Federalberghi
  • Federalberghi Delegate for relations with Credit Institutions
  • President of UniTurismo Lazio – URART
  • President of Federalberghi Lazio
  • Vice President of Federalberghi Rome
Institutional Roles
  • President of Promoroma Hotel Service
  • Member of CREL (Regional Council for Economy and Labor of Lazio)
  • Member of the Central-Southern Advisory Committee of Banco BPM
  • Board member of Sanimpresa
  • Board member of the FAST fund
Contact
  • Mobile: +39 3358158538
Personal Interests
  • Passionate about sailing
  • Participated in judo championships
  • Practices five-a-side football and alpine skiing
  • Passion for watches and music
  • Loves reading thrillers and historical novels
WANT Advisors S.r.l.: Via Flamina n°785, 00191 Roma (RM) Italia - P.IVA: 17609861004 - SDI: J6URRTW
Cell.: +39 3358158538 - Email: [email protected]