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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated September 7, 2026
AI Hotel Landscape
How leading AI assistants recommend hotels — 616 prompts across 56 destinations, refreshed every Monday.
Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift ±5% week to week.
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 7, 2026. Tracked for 15 weeks.
This week
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
14
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
this week
Total links
73
all time
Location
433 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Chancellor Hotel on Union Square 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, US6 of 6 AIs17 weeks36 quotes
“best hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”
San Francisco, US6 of 6 AIs17 weeks36 quotes
Copilot · 09-07
“Family-owned boutique hotel offering affordable rates and cozy charm.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“A historic family-owned hotel directly on Union Square offering strong value, classic charm, and an excellent location.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Family-owned historic hotel offering classic charm, cozy rooms, and excellent value.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“Best value option directly on Union Square for travelers who prioritize location and historic charm over modern luxury amenities.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“Best value option directly on Union Square for travelers who prioritize location and historic charm over modern luxury amenities.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Family-owned historic hotel offering classic charm, cozy rooms, and excellent value.”
“affordable hotels in San Francisco under $200”San Francisco, US5 of 6 AIs17 weeks30 quotes
“affordable hotels in San Francisco under $200”
San Francisco, US5 of 6 AIs17 weeks30 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-07
“A centrally located historic boutique hotel in Union Square that is often a strong value choice for travelers seeking an affordable stay near major attractions.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A strong overall value with a central Union Square location directly on the Powell Street cable car line.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A strong overall value with a central Union Square location directly on the Powell Street cable car line.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“A strong overall budget choice with a central Union Square location and easy access to the Powell Street cable car.”
Gemini · 08-24
“Delivers classic charm and central city convenience at budget-friendly price points.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“This historic Union Square hotel offers good value with a prime sightseeing location near cable cars, shopping, and transit.”
“boutique hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”San Francisco, US5 of 6 AIs10 weeks16 quotes
“boutique hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”
San Francisco, US5 of 6 AIs10 weeks16 quotes
Perplexity · 08-17
“Historic boutique hotel right on Union Square with comfortable rooms and good value.”
ChatGPT · 08-10
“A family-owned historic boutique hotel directly on Union Square offering classic San Francisco charm and good value.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“A historic family-owned hotel offering excellent value directly on Union Square.”
Perplexity · 07-27
“Compact, well-reviewed boutique near Union Square with traditional charm and good value for location.”
Gemini · 07-27
“A historic, family-owned boutique landmark situated directly on the iconic Powell Street cable car line.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Historic family-owned boutique hotel directly on Union Square with excellent service.”
“best hotels in San Francisco for solo travelers”San Francisco, US4 of 6 AIs12 weeks16 quotes
“best hotels in San Francisco for solo travelers”
San Francisco, US4 of 6 AIs12 weeks16 quotes
Copilot · 09-07
“Historic boutique hotel with cozy rooms and a prime location for solo sightseeing and shopping.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Family-owned boutique hotel with cozy rooms and a prime Union Square location ideal for solo sightseeing.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Family-owned boutique hotel with cozy rooms and a prime Union Square location ideal for solo sightseeing.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“Its historic character, central Union Square location, cable-car access, and relatively good value make it a practical base for solo sightseeing.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Family-owned boutique hotel with cozy rooms and excellent location, offering a safe and friendly atmosphere.”
Copilot · 08-10
“Historic boutique hotel with cozy rooms and prime location near Union Square.”
“family friendly hotels in San Francisco”San Francisco, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks4 quotes
“family friendly hotels in San Francisco”
San Francisco, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks4 quotes
Copilot · 07-27
“Boutique hotel with a welcoming atmosphere and proximity to family attractions.”
Grok · 05-04
“Charming boutique hotel in central Union Square on the cable car line, offering comfortable stays with great access to shopping, dining, and transport for families.”
Grok · 05-04
“Charming boutique hotel in prime Union Square location with excellent reviews for families, central to attractions, cable car access, and comfortable stays.”
Grok · 05-04
“Charming boutique hotel in central Union Square on the cable car line, offering comfortable stays with great access to shopping, dining, and transport for families.”
“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
Copilot · 07-27
“Boutique hotel with excellent service and proximity to downtown offices.”
PER-AI MENTIONS
Weekly mentions per AI assistant
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
| Week | ChatGPT | Gemini | Perplexity | Grok | Copilot | Google AI Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 8 |
| August 10, 2026 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| August 3, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| July 27, 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 |
| July 20, 2026 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| June 29, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| June 22, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 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 (73 links)
Direct 81%OTA 14%Other 5%
Week-by-week
September 7, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 31, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 24, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 17, 20268 links / 8 mentions
August 10, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 3, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 27, 202614 links / 14 mentions
July 20, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 6, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 29, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 22, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 202611 links / 11 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other