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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.
Shutters on the Beach
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 17 weeks.
Latest edition
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
7
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
43
all time
Location
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Shutters on the Beach at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Los Angeles for couples”Los Angeles, US5 of 6 AIs23 weeks40 quotes
“best hotels in Los Angeles for couples”
Los Angeles, US5 of 6 AIs23 weeks40 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“This oceanfront escape provides a quintessential Southern California romantic experience with stunning Pacific views and cozy fireside dining.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Its right-on-the-sand location with ocean-view rooms and sunset strolls suits a relaxed romantic beach stay for two.”
Gemini · 10-19
“Offering stunning Pacific Ocean views, cozy seaside rooms with whirlpool tubs, and romantic sunset dining, it is ideal for a coastal getaway.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“A romantic beachfront hotel with a cozy coastal atmosphere, pool, spa, and oceanfront dining.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“A romantic beachfront resort with direct beach access, coastal design, ocean views, and curated experiences for couples.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“An iconic oceanfront luxury resort providing stunning seaside views and a breezy, romantic coastal ambiance.”
“best hotels in Los Angeles”Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs20 weeks27 quotes
“best hotels in Los Angeles”
Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs20 weeks27 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Best beachfront experience with direct beach access and walking distance to Santa Monica Pier.”
Gemini · 11-02
“A chic, upscale beachfront resort offering relaxed coastal elegance right on the Santa Monica shore.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A polished coastal hotel right on the sand, offering ocean views and easy access to Santa Monica.”
Gemini · 10-19
“A sophisticated coastal-style retreat located directly on the sand in Santa Monica.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A sophisticated upscale beachfront hotel in Santa Monica with ocean views and spa facilities.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A beachfront luxury hotel ideal for a relaxed coastal stay in Santa Monica.”
“luxury hotels in Los Angeles”Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs17 weeks20 quotes
“luxury hotels in Los Angeles”
Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs17 weeks20 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“A premier oceanfront escape combining classic coastal charm with upscale beach-chic accommodations.”
Gemini · 10-19
“An upscale oceanfront resort offering breezy coastal elegance right on the Santa Monica shoreline.”
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“An upscale beachfront sanctuary offering direct sand access and refined coastal comfort.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A sophisticated beach-house-style hotel on the sand in Santa Monica with ocean views, a spa and upscale dining, ideal for a romantic oceanfront escape.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A distinctive oceanfront luxury hotel with a relaxed, elegant beach-house atmosphere in Santa Monica.”
Gemini · 08-24
“A premier oceanfront luxury resort that captures relaxed California coastal chic directly on the Santa Monica beachfront.”
“family friendly hotels in Los Angeles”Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs12 weeks14 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Los Angeles”
Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs12 weeks14 quotes
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“Providing a luxurious coastal beach house atmosphere with direct access to the sand and family-friendly beach activities right outside.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“This luxurious beachfront retreat provides direct access to the sand and an easy walking distance to the Santa Monica Pier.”
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“Positioned directly on the Santa Monica sand, this luxury coastal retreat offers easy beach access and a relaxed family-holiday-house atmosphere.”
Google AI Mode · 08-03
“This premier beachfront property offers direct sand access and a breezy coastal atmosphere ideal for a luxury family beach getaway.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Perfect for a beach vacation with direct beach access and easy access to the Santa Monica Pier.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Beachfront hotel with direct access to Santa Monica Beach and Pier, making it ideal for families wanting a relaxed coastal stay.”
“hotels near Venice Beach, Los Angeles”Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“hotels near Venice Beach, Los Angeles”
Los Angeles, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-17
“This luxury beachfront hotel near Venice offers an upscale coastal experience with a short trip to Venice Beach.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“Luxury beachfront hotel located on the border of Venice and Santa Monica, offering high-end amenities.”
Google AI Mode · 06-15
“A luxury, coastal-chic hotel located just a short walk or bike ride from Venice Beach on the border of Santa Monica.”
Perplexity · 05-25
“Luxurious, oceanfront luxury with a classic Southern California luxury resort feel just north of Venice.”
“best hotels in Los Angeles for business travelers”Los Angeles, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
“best hotels in Los Angeles for business travelers”
Los Angeles, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
Google AI Mode · 06-15
“Provides a luxury beachfront atmosphere with convenient business services, ideal for combining work and relaxation.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Relaxed beachfront setting popular with tech and media professionals working in the Santa Monica and Venice area.”
“best hotels in Los Angeles for solo travelers”Los Angeles, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Los Angeles for solo travelers”
Los Angeles, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-12
“Its beachfront setting, cafés, and sunsets suit a calmer, relaxing solo getaway.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“Its beachfront Santa Monica setting, walkable surroundings, oceanfront dining, and relaxed atmosphere make it a strong option for a solo beach-focused trip.”
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 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| October 19, 2026 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 |
| August 17, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| April 27, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
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 (43 links)
Direct 100%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20260 links / 4 mentions
October 19, 20263 links / 7 mentions
August 17, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 10, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 27, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 20, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 13, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 15, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 8, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 20261 links / 1 mentions
April 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other