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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated October 5, 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.
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 5, 2026. Tracked for 23 weeks.
This week
5
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
16
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
this week
Total links
168
all time
Location
11 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Waldorf Astoria Chicago at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“luxury hotels in Chicago”Chicago, US6 of 6 AIs24 weeks83 quotes
“luxury hotels in Chicago”
Chicago, US6 of 6 AIs24 weeks83 quotes
Copilot · 10-05
“Sophisticated boutique-style luxury with a spa and refined dining in the Gold Coast.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“Parisian-inspired chic architecture meets legendary personal concierge service in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood.”
Gemini · 10-05
“Features polished, elegant rooms and a luxurious downtown oasis setting with a high-end spa and refined dining.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“A Gold Coast luxury hotel with Parisian-inspired elegance, spacious suites, a spa, lap pool, and proximity to Oak Street shopping.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Offers posh accommodations with a spa and fine dining, perfect for a luxurious urban retreat.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Featuring refined European-style architecture, polished rooms, and an upscale spa, it delivers an unforgettable luxury stay.”
“best hotels in Chicago for business travelers”Chicago, US6 of 6 AIs14 weeks20 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago for business travelers”
Chicago, US6 of 6 AIs14 weeks20 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-05
“A polished luxury option in the Gold Coast that suits executives seeking a quieter , residential-feeling setting near the Magnificent Mile.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“This Gold Coast destination provides a quiet, residential boutique environment ideal for discreet and focused business trips.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“Premium luxury accommodations with exceptional service for executive business travelers.”
Copilot · 07-20
“Upscale property with spacious rooms, spa, and excellent meeting facilities in the Gold Coast area.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Luxury accommodations and impeccable service make it ideal for executive travel and client meetings.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Provides a premium luxury experience with outstanding service for executive travelers.”
“best hotels in Chicago”Chicago, US5 of 6 AIs23 weeks55 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago”
Chicago, US5 of 6 AIs23 weeks55 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-05
“An elegant Gold Coast hotel that is particularly well suited to a romantic Chicago stay.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“An upscale Gold Coast property offering spacious accommodations, refined design, a large spa, indoor pool, and easy access to luxury shopping.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Features sophisticated Parisian-style elegance, polished rooms, and a refined luxury experience in the Gold Coast.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“A sophisticated Gold Coast hotel featuring spacious rooms, a world-class spa, and personalized service.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“An elegant Gold Coast hotel that is particularly well suited to couples seeking romantic luxury.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Elegant high-rise hotel offering refined dining, a spa, and spacious upscale rooms.”
“best hotels in Chicago for couples”Chicago, US5 of 6 AIs24 weeks59 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago for couples”
Chicago, US5 of 6 AIs24 weeks59 quotes
Copilot · 10-05
“Elegant rooms, spa, and romantic atmosphere ideal for couples seeking luxury.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“An especially romantic option with elegant rooms, fireplaces, a luxurious spa, and an intimate cocktail lounge.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“A sophisticated Gold Coast luxury hotel with elegant rooms, an intimate cocktail lounge, and a large spa and indoor pool.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“It pampers couples with luxurious French-inspired architecture, private terraces, and an exquisite full-service spa retreat.”
Copilot · 09-21
“Elegant suites with fireplaces and a world-class spa make it ideal for couples.”
Gemini · 09-21
“An ultra-luxurious, romantic escape featuring polished rooms, a refined bistro, and a world-class spa.”
“best hotels in River North, Chicago”Chicago, US5 of 6 AIs10 weeks12 quotes
“best hotels in River North, Chicago”
Chicago, US5 of 6 AIs10 weeks12 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-28
“A high-end hotel near River North with upscale accommodations, spa facilities, and a convenient Gold Coast location.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“This upscale hotel is a strong choice for guests who want refined service, a quieter luxury atmosphere, and easy access to River North.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“A refined luxury property near River North with elegant accommodations, high-end amenities, and a residential feel.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“An elegant luxury hotel just outside River North, known for its spacious rooms and acclaimed spa.”
Copilot · 07-20
“Upscale high-rise offering refined dining, spa, and elegant rooms near River North.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Upscale retreat offering spacious rooms, luxury amenities, and a quieter atmosphere near River North.”
“best hotels in Chicago for solo travelers”Chicago, US3 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago for solo travelers”
Chicago, US3 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Copilot · 08-24
“Upscale property with spa and fine dining, ideal for solo travelers seeking luxury and relaxation.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“An upscale luxury property with spacious accommodations in the Gold Coast neighborhood.”
Google AI Mode · 05-18
“Perfect for solo travelers looking to splurge on relaxation, this luxury hotel features an award-winning spa and private room configurations that guarantee peace and quiet after a day out in the city.”
“family friendly hotels in Chicago”Chicago, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Chicago”
Chicago, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-10
“Residential-style rooms and suites, an indoor lap pool, and a Gold Coast location near the Magnificent Mile make it a strong upscale family option.”
Perplexity · 07-06
“Luxurious, spacious rooms and family-oriented amenities, with pet-friendly options and a pool.”
ChatGPT · 05-04
“Family-friendly luxury stay offering cribs, babysitting services, and a pool along with large, comfortable rooms.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 |
| September 28, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| September 14, 2026 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| September 7, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| August 31, 2026 | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 12 |
| August 24, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| August 17, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| August 10, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 |
| August 3, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| July 27, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| July 20, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 8 |
| July 13, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| July 6, 2026 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5 |
| June 29, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 6 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 7 |
| June 8, 2026 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 10 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 10 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 11 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 8 |
| May 4, 2026 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 16 |
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 (168 links)
Direct 93%OTA 2%Other 5%
Week-by-week
October 5, 20265 links / 5 mentions
September 28, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 21, 20265 links / 5 mentions
September 14, 20266 links / 6 mentions
September 7, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 31, 202612 links / 12 mentions
August 24, 202611 links / 11 mentions
August 17, 20267 links / 7 mentions
August 10, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 3, 20269 links / 9 mentions
July 27, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 20, 20268 links / 8 mentions
July 13, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 6, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 29, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 22, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 15, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 8, 202610 links / 10 mentions
June 1, 202610 links / 10 mentions
May 25, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 18, 202611 links / 11 mentions
May 11, 20268 links / 8 mentions
May 4, 202616 links / 16 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other