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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 Emblem San Francisco
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 21 weeks.
Latest edition
5
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
58
all time
Location
562 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Hotel Emblem San Francisco at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“boutique hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”San Francisco, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks58 quotes
“boutique hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”
San Francisco, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks58 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Artsy, literary-inspired boutique hotel with stylish rooms and a lively cocktail bar, well suited to couples.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“An artsy, design-forward boutique hotel with literary-inspired personality near Union Square.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“Its literary-inspired design and intimate lounge give it the distinctive, independent-feeling character the request asks for.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“A hip, artsy boutique option inspired by the Beat Generation featuring a stylish jazz-themed speakeasy lounge.”
Copilot · 10-05
“Trendy literary-themed boutique hotel with stylish rooms and a lively bar/cafe.”
Copilot · 09-21
“A trendy literary-themed boutique hotel with stylish rooms and a lively bar scene.”
“best hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”San Francisco, US5 of 6 AIs15 weeks18 quotes
“best hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”
San Francisco, US5 of 6 AIs15 weeks18 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Creative boutique hotel with stylish interiors, a lively bar, and a great downtown location.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“A stylish and cozy literary-themed boutique hotel located just a short walk from Union Square.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“A stylish, literary-themed boutique option offering a creative atmosphere close to the action yet tucked away on a quieter street.”
ChatGPT · 08-10
“A distinctive boutique hotel with literary-inspired design and a central location between Union Square, Nob Hill, and the Theater District.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Stylish literary-themed boutique hotel with a lively bar in a central downtown location.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“Stylish literary-themed boutique hotel ideal for travelers seeking a unique stay near Union Square.”
“best hotels in San Francisco for solo travelers”San Francisco, US4 of 6 AIs15 weeks18 quotes
“best hotels in San Francisco for solo travelers”
San Francisco, US4 of 6 AIs15 weeks18 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“This artsy, Beat Generation-inspired boutique hotel offers an intimate vibe, custom writing desks, and nightly live music that makes solo travelers feel right at home.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“A stylish, intimate, centrally located boutique hotel with a lively lobby bar and nearby restaurants, suited to solo travelers who enjoy design and comfort.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A character-filled boutique hotel with a lounge and bar that makes evenings out easy for a solo traveler.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“Its vibrant Beatnik-inspired design and social bar environment provide a lively, creative atmosphere for solo guests looking to connect.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“This artsy, Beat Generation-inspired boutique hotel offers a vibrant and creative atmosphere ideal for solo travelers wanting a central location near Union Square.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its central location, literary lounge atmosphere, on-site bar, and regular social events make it especially well suited to solo travelers.”
“best hotels in San Francisco for couples”San Francisco, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in San Francisco for couples”
San Francisco, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“An artsy, literary-themed boutique hotel offering an intimate and stylish vibe right near Union Square.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Stylish boutique hotel near nightlife and dining for couples seeking a lively stay.”
Perplexity · 06-29
“Boutique-style luxury with intimate vibe and convenient downtown location.”
Google AI Mode · 05-04
“A uniquely themed, artistic boutique hotel that is a favorite for honeymooners seeking a creative and memorable stay near Union Square.”
“best hotels in San Francisco”San Francisco, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in San Francisco”
San Francisco, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“A stylish, artsy literary-themed boutique hotel centrally located near Union Square.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“A unique literary-themed boutique hotel within walking distance of Union Square.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“An artsy boutique hotel with a creative atmosphere near Union Square.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Stylish boutique hotel with a creative atmosphere near Union Square.”
“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
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“Located close to Union Square, this literary-inspired boutique hotel frequently offers stylish downtown accommodations below $200 per night.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Stylish boutique hotel with an artsy design and comfortable rooms, often available under $200 depending on dates.”
“hotels near Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco”San Francisco, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“hotels near Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco”
San Francisco, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Perplexity · 06-29
“Modern, characterful hotel with strong local branding and convenient transit access to the bridge area.”
Perplexity · 06-08
“Prime downtown location with easy access to the Golden Gate Bridge via transit or car, and strong on-site amenities.”
Perplexity · 05-11
“Stylish, modern hotel near Union Square with convenient access to Golden Gate Bridge routes.”
“luxury hotels in San Francisco”San Francisco, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“luxury hotels in San Francisco”
San Francisco, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 06-01
“Chic design-forward hotel with strong dining and nearby attractions.”
“best hotels in San Francisco for business travelers”San Francisco, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in San Francisco for business travelers”
San Francisco, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 05-18
“Boutique, tech-friendly amenities near downtown business districts with good meeting space.”
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 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| October 19, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| October 12, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| September 21, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| August 3, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| July 27, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| July 20, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| July 13, 2026 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| July 6, 2026 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 |
| April 27, 2026 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 |
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 (58 links)
Direct 91%OTA 2%Other 7%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20265 links / 5 mentions
October 19, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 28, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 24, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 3, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 27, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 20, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 13, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 6, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 29, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 11, 20261 links / 2 mentions
May 4, 20264 links / 4 mentions
April 27, 20263 links / 3 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other