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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.
Freehand Los Angeles
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 27 weeks.
Latest edition
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
13
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
latest edition
Total links
188
all time
Location
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Freehand Los Angeles at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“affordable hotels in Los Angeles under $200”Los Angeles, US6 of 6 AIs27 weeks79 quotes
“affordable hotels in Los Angeles under $200”
Los Angeles, US6 of 6 AIs27 weeks79 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“Features trendy boutique accommodations and a rooftop pool in downtown LA at wallet-friendly budget rates.”
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“This trendy downtown hotel offers an affordable stay with a vibrant rooftop pool and bar well under $200 per night.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“A stylish downtown hotel with a rooftop pool at about $129 per night stays well under the $200 limit.”
Gemini · 10-19
“Combines stylish boutique design and a rooftop pool with budget-accessible room options right in the heart of Downtown LA.”
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“A trendy downtown destination providing both budget-friendly shared dorms and affordable private rooms featuring a rooftop pool and bar.”
Gemini · 10-12
“A trendy 4-star hotel offering budget-friendly stylish accommodations and a rooftop pool in downtown Los Angeles under $200 per night.”
“best hotels in Los Angeles for solo travelers”Los Angeles, US5 of 6 AIs26 weeks71 quotes
“best hotels in Los Angeles for solo travelers”
Los Angeles, US5 of 6 AIs26 weeks71 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“An incredible social vibe for solo travelers with a mix of private rooms and upscale shared accommodations, plus a buzzing rooftop pool and bar.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Its hotel-hostel hybrid design, rooftop pool and bar, and mingling spaces suit solo travelers who want a social scene and nightlife.”
Gemini · 10-12
“This trendy hotel offers both private rooms and social dorms alongside a rooftop pool and bar, making it an ideal, budget-friendly spot for solo travelers looking to meet people.”
Gemini · 10-05
“Offers both private rooms and social spaces like a rooftop pool and bar, making it ideal for solo travelers looking to meet people.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Offers a vibrant social atmosphere with both private rooms and upscale dorms, making it ideal for solo travelers looking to meet people.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“The hotel offers both private rooms and shared accommodations along with communal spaces, a rooftop pool, and a bar, making it particularly suitable for meeting other travelers.”
“hotels in Los Angeles with rooftop pool”Los Angeles, US4 of 6 AIs25 weeks55 quotes
“hotels in Los Angeles with rooftop pool”
Los Angeles, US4 of 6 AIs25 weeks55 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Features a beautiful rooftop pool with tropical decor and is a more affordable option.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Budget-conscious option with a rooftop pool and the Broken Shaker rooftop bar.”
Gemini · 10-12
“It features a vibrant rooftop pool and bar offering great city views.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“It provides a fun, relaxed rooftop pool surrounded by greenery at a more budget-friendly price than luxury resorts.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“This vibrant DTLA location features a popular tropical-themed rooftop pool and bar area overlooking the city skyline.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“A more affordable, social downtown option with a rooftop swimming pool overlooking Downtown LA. [25]”
“family friendly hotels in Los Angeles”Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Los Angeles”
Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“It offers trendy, family-friendly accommodations and features a rooftop pool that is great for relaxing with kids.”
Gemini · 10-05
“Features a trendy atmosphere with a rooftop pool and family-friendly dining options in the heart of the city.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Features a trendy atmosphere with family-friendly amenities including a rooftop pool and central downtown location.”
Gemini · 09-07
“A trendy hotel offering a rooftop pool and dining options that appeal to families looking for a vibrant urban experience.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“It offers a trendy, budget-friendly mix of private and shared rooms alongside a family-friendly rooftop pool in Downtown LA.”
Copilot · 08-03
“Trendy hotel with rooftop pool and family-friendly dining options in downtown LA.”
“best hotels in Los Angeles for couples”Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in Los Angeles for couples”
Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Gemini · 09-14
“A funky and eclectic lodging option featuring a popular rooftop pool and bar for couples seeking a fun urban vibe.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Trendy, social hotel with stylish rooms and a rooftop pool for a lively romantic vibe.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Trendy, social vibe with a rooftop pool and bar for a lively but stylish couples’ stay.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Retro-chic boutique hotel with artistic flair, perfect for couples seeking something unconventional.”
“best hotels in Los Angeles”Los Angeles, US2 of 6 AIs9 weeks9 quotes
“best hotels in Los Angeles”
Los Angeles, US2 of 6 AIs9 weeks9 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“A trendy, funky lodging featuring a rooftop pool and bar alongside eclectic dining and stylish accommodations.”
Gemini · 10-05
“This trendy lodging features stylish design, great dining options, and a popular rooftop pool and bar with panoramic city views.”
Gemini · 09-28
“A trendy, funky lodging offering stylish rooms and a popular rooftop pool and bar.”
Gemini · 09-21
“A trendy, artistic lodging option complete with a popular rooftop pool, bar, and vibrant social atmosphere.”
Gemini · 09-14
“A funky and trendy lodging option complete with a popular rooftop pool, bar, and vibrant community spaces.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Trendy, social atmosphere with affordable rooms and rooftop pool.”
“best hotels in Los Angeles for business travelers”Los Angeles, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Los Angeles for business travelers”
Los Angeles, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Gemini · 09-14
“Offers trendy, functional spaces with high-speed amenities and a central downtown location tailored for modern professionals.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Trendy downtown hotel with communal vibe, rooftop pool, and co-working-style lounge for flexible business meetings.”
“luxury hotels in Los Angeles”Los Angeles, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“luxury hotels in Los Angeles”
Los Angeles, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 07-20
“One sentence explaining why this hotel matches the request”
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 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| October 12, 2026 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| October 5, 2026 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 |
| September 28, 2026 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| September 21, 2026 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | 7 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| July 6, 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 6 |
| June 22, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| June 15, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| June 8, 2026 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 6 |
| May 18, 2026 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 9 |
| May 11, 2026 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| May 4, 2026 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 13 |
| April 27, 2026 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
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 (188 links)
Direct 68%OTA 18%Google Travel 13%Other 2%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20263 links / 4 mentions
October 19, 20263 links / 5 mentions
October 12, 20265 links / 5 mentions
October 5, 20267 links / 7 mentions
September 28, 20266 links / 6 mentions
September 21, 20267 links / 7 mentions
September 14, 20265 links / 5 mentions
September 7, 20267 links / 7 mentions
August 31, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 24, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 17, 20269 links / 9 mentions
August 10, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 3, 202612 links / 12 mentions
July 27, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 20, 20267 links / 7 mentions
July 13, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 6, 202612 links / 12 mentions
June 29, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 22, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 15, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 8, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 1, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 25, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 18, 20269 links / 9 mentions
May 11, 202610 links / 10 mentions
May 4, 202613 links / 13 mentions
April 27, 202611 links / 11 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other