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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-10-19
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.
Beacon Grand A Union Square Hotel
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 19, 2026. Tracked for 19 weeks.
Latest edition
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
11
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
73
all time
Location
450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Beacon Grand A Union Square Hotel at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”San Francisco, US5 of 6 AIs19 weeks42 quotes
“best hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”
San Francisco, US5 of 6 AIs19 weeks42 quotes
Gemini · 10-19
“A historic landmark brilliantly reimagined with stylish modern decor and a vibrant social lounge right on Powell Street.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“A beautifully renovated historic property providing modern chic quarters directly on the cable car line.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“This historic property provides an iconic Union Square location right where the cable car stops, paired with chic interiors and a stunning rooftop lounge.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“Best boutique choice for its restored historic character, stylish rooms, and location directly on Union Square.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“Blending 1920s grandeur with modern style, it features a vibrant location and the stunning panoramic Starlite lounge.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“Blending 1920s grandeur with modern style, it features a vibrant location and the stunning panoramic Starlite lounge.”
“boutique hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”San Francisco, US5 of 6 AIs18 weeks30 quotes
“boutique hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”
San Francisco, US5 of 6 AIs18 weeks30 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A historic landmark-style hotel with a dramatic lobby and classic San Francisco character near Union Square.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“A historic landmark property with chic quarters and a prime location directly on the Powell Street cable car line.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A grand historic hotel near Union Square combining period character with updated guest accommodations.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“A renovated historic hotel combining classic San Francisco glamour with modern rooms and a lively cocktail scene.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“An enduring and chic property providing stylish quarters right on the edge of Union Square.”
Gemini · 09-14
“This enduring property offers chic quarters and classic boutique charm right in the heart of Union Square.”
“best hotels in San Francisco for solo travelers”San Francisco, US4 of 6 AIs18 weeks25 quotes
“best hotels in San Francisco for solo travelers”
San Francisco, US4 of 6 AIs18 weeks25 quotes
Gemini · 10-19
“A historic, centrally located Union Square property that offers solo travelers an affordable and vibrant base close to public transit.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“Centrally located right by Union Square with easy transit access, making it exceptionally convenient and safe for solo explorers.”
Gemini · 08-24
“Situated right at Union Square with exceptional public transit access, making it easy for solo visitors to navigate the city without a car.”
Gemini · 08-17
“Centrally located in Union Square with a historic ambiance and vibrant social spaces ideal for solo travelers.”
Gemini · 08-10
“This historic Union Square landmark blends timeless character with a lively social atmosphere, including the buzzy Starlite lounge for meeting people.”
Gemini · 07-27
“This historic and central Union Square property offers a vibrant solo-friendly atmosphere complete with the buzzy Starlite rooftop lounge.”
“best hotels in San Francisco”San Francisco, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in San Francisco”
San Francisco, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“Offers a swanky rebirth of a San Francisco classic with phenomenal central location access.”
ChatGPT · 08-10
“A renovated historic hotel that combines classic San Francisco character with a central Union Square location.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“A historic Union Square hotel that works well for visitors who want a central downtown base.”
ChatGPT · 05-04
“Historic luxury hotel in Union Square known for elegant interiors and prime central location.”
Gemini · 05-04
“A beautifully renovated historic property in Union Square that blends old-world San Francisco glamour with modern social vibes.”
“best hotels in San Francisco for business travelers”San Francisco, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in San Francisco for business travelers”
San Francisco, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Perplexity · 08-10
“Iconic Union Square property offering refined rooms and convenient access to business hubs.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Prime Union Square location with modern amenities and meeting facilities for business travelers.”
“best hotels in San Francisco for couples”San Francisco, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in San Francisco for couples”
San Francisco, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 07-27
“Historic elegance with a rooftop lounge and an excellent location for exploring the city together.”
Grok · 05-18
“Iconic Union Square hotel with historic elegance and central location, great for couples wanting convenience and classic romance.”
ChatGPT · 04-27
“A historic and elegant hotel in Union Square offering stylish rooms and a central location for a romantic city getaway.”
“affordable hotels in San Francisco under $200”San Francisco, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“affordable hotels in San Francisco under $200”
San Francisco, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Historic Union Square hotel with a central location and rates that can fall under $200 on select dates.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 |
| August 24, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| August 10, 2026 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| July 27, 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 13, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| June 29, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| June 22, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 5 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 6 |
| May 4, 2026 | 2 | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | 11 |
| April 27, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 |
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 (73 links)
Direct 88%OTA 11%Google Travel 1%
Week-by-week
October 19, 20261 links / 3 mentions
October 5, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 21, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 14, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 31, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 24, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 10, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 3, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 27, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 20, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 13, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 29, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 22, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 11, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 4, 202611 links / 11 mentions
April 27, 20265 links / 5 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other