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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026November 2026 edition
AI Hotel Landscape
How leading AI assistants recommend hotels: 616 prompts across 56 destinations, a monthly edition checked before it is published.
Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift ±5% between editions.
Hotel Zephyr
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 12 weeks.
Latest edition
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
latest edition
Total links
39
all time
Location
250 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Hotel Zephyr at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“family friendly hotels in San Francisco”San Francisco, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks67 quotes
“family friendly hotels in San Francisco”
San Francisco, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks67 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“Features an interactive outdoor courtyard with giant games, fire pits, and a playful atmosphere that kids love, steps away from the waterfront.”
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“Featuring a massive outdoor courtyard with life-sized games and an indoor game room, this waterfront hotel is a huge hit for kids.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Features an indoor games room, outdoor games and fire pits, and is near Pier 39, appealing to kids who love activities.”
Gemini · 10-19
“Provides a playful, maritime-inspired atmosphere with outdoor fire pits, a fun game and arcade room, and a courtyard tailored for kids.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A fun nautical-themed hotel near Pier 39 with a games-focused courtyard that keeps active kids entertained.”
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“This hotel features a vibrant maritime theme with an outdoor courtyard full of giant games and fire pits, steps away from Pier 39.”
“best hotels in San Francisco for solo travelers”San Francisco, US4 of 6 AIs14 weeks21 quotes
“best hotels in San Francisco for solo travelers”
San Francisco, US4 of 6 AIs14 weeks21 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Features vibrant social areas like a game room and outdoor fire pits, making it easy to meet other travelers near Fisherman's Wharf.”
Gemini · 10-05
“Offers an engaging, social atmosphere with game rooms and fire pits right by Fisherman's Wharf, making it ideal for solo travelers looking to meet people and explore.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“Featuring an interactive outdoor courtyard with fire pits and oversized games, it gives solo guests plenty of opportunities to mingle in a lively waterfront setting.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Featuring a lively game room, outdoor fire pits, and a social atmosphere near Fisherman's Wharf, it is a great spot for solo travelers looking to meet people.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Located right by Fisherman's Wharf, this social and nautical-themed hotel features engaging game rooms and fire pits where solo travelers can easily meet people.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“Its lively, social courtyard and walkable Fisherman's Wharf location make it easy for solo guests to meet others and explore.”
“best hotels in San Francisco”San Francisco, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in San Francisco”
San Francisco, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Gemini · 10-05
“Located right near Fisherman's Wharf, it offers nautical-themed modern rooms and fun outdoor lounge and fire pit areas.”
Gemini · 09-21
“A fun, nautically-themed waterfront hotel near Fisherman's Wharf with vibrant social areas and fire pits.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“A vibrant, family-friendly industrial-chic waterfront hotel featuring active outdoor spaces and close proximity to Pier 39.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Funky, waterfront hotel great for families or playful adults.”
“affordable hotels in San Francisco under $200”San Francisco, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“affordable hotels in San Francisco under $200”
San Francisco, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Offers a fun modern atmosphere close to waterfront attractions at about $163.”
Copilot · 10-05
“Nautical-themed hotel with bay views and game lounge, available at $154 per night.”
“hotels near Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco”San Francisco, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels near Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco”
San Francisco, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Trendy waterfront hotel near Fisherman’s Wharf with playful nautical-themed rooms.”
PER-AI MENTIONS
Mentions per AI assistant, by edition
One line per AI. Each point is the number of times the assistant named this property across the 11 prompt templates for its city, that week.
ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode
Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026
| Week | ChatGPT | Gemini | Perplexity | Grok | Copilot | Google AI Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| October 19, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| October 12, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 5 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| April 27, 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 |
LINK MIX
Where AIs send users for this hotel
When the AI links the hotel, where does it point — the hotel's own site (direct), an OTA like Booking.com, a chain page like Marriott.com, or something else?
All time (39 links)
Direct 67%OTA 8%Google Travel 23%Other 3%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20263 links / 4 mentions
October 19, 20261 links / 2 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 5, 20265 links / 5 mentions
September 28, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 20265 links / 5 mentions
April 27, 20266 links / 6 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other