The Essential Collection

Your accessible door to luxury

The Essential Collection stems from Cogito Strategies' vision of promoting the excellence of Italian hospitality. Joining the Collection means gaining access to a team of qualified professionals and leading international networks, without the fixed costs of new hires, without expensive affiliation fees, and without the obligation to join a soft brand.

It is a streamlined and effective model that allows accommodation facilities to grow in performance, visibility, and prestige, while remaining authentic and becoming protagonists of Italian luxury.

What will you gain by joining The Essential Collection network?

We are the reference point for key players in the national and international travel world.

In addition to the prestige of being part of The Essential Collection network, Cogito Strategies offers a detailed list of specific additional services, as well as consulting packages to further enhance your performance.

Let's build the future of luxury together

ACQUACHIARA COLLECTION

Acquachiara Collection is the essence of Mediterranean luxury: an exclusive portfolio of historic villas and luxury yachts where timeless elegance meets the warmth of Italian hospitality. Places you don't visit, you experience: residences that have welcomed artists, intellectuals and travellers in search of absolute beauty, where the Dolce Vita has never waned.

CARASCO

Overlooking the bay of Porto delle Genti on Lipari, the Carasco Hotel has been an icon of hospitality since the 1970s. Seawater pool set into the cliffs, private access to the sea, authentic cuisine that celebrates the flavours of the archipelago. Here tradition and timeless beauty come together in an experience that speaks of belonging, territory and genuine hospitality.

GONDI

An important 16th-century residence in the heart of Florence, Palazzo Gondi is a symbol of Renaissance elegance and bears witness to centuries of culture and tradition of the family of the same name. A luxury event venue, the penthouse on the top floor offers unique views of Florence's main monuments.

GRAND HOTEL ALASSIO

Here, historic charm blends with contemporary elegance, offering an exclusive hospitality experience on the Ligurian Riviera. The views of the Baia del Sole and Isola Gallinara have been captivating sophisticated international tourists since the late 19th century, who love to stay “les pieds dans l'eau” (with their feet in the water).

FANTINI HOUSE

An exclusive 5-star luxury hotel in the medieval village of Pella on Lake Orta. Casa Fantini is a gem of hospitality where ancient and contemporary styles blend elegantly in a project designed by architect Piero Lissoni that enhances the natural heritage of Lake Orta.

BADIA POMAIO

From a 17th-century monastery to a luxury boutique hotel in the green hills of Arezzo. Badia di Pomaio is the result of a restoration project involving local artisans, artists, and producers, creating a unique blend of tradition, modernity, and elegance.

NINE SUPERYATCH

Immerse yourself in a truly luxurious experience. House of Nine Superyacht Cruise combines the best of House of Nine boutique hotel hospitality with the iconic charm of finely restored vintage superyachts.

RESIDENCE THE HILL

Nestled in the Tuscan hills, just a few kilometers from Florence, Residenza Il Colle is a jewel of exclusive serenity, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The B&B offers 12 rooms and suites, a panoramic swimming pool overlooking Chianti, and terracotta furnishings in the flower-filled gardens.