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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-10-12
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.
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 12, 2026. Tracked for 10 weeks.
Latest edition
5
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
8
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
42
all time
Location
20 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Chicago for solo travelers”Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs8 weeks9 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago for solo travelers”
Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs8 weeks9 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Situated right near the upscale shopping and cultural heart of the city, providing upscale comfort and security for solo guests.”
Gemini · 09-28
“This upscale choice offers a safe, elegant retreat right near the city's best shopping and dining, ideal for solo travelers wanting extra comfort and luxury.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“Its upscale Gold Coast location provides a strong balance of comfort, walkability, shopping, dining, and access to downtown attractions.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“Combining French sophistication with an ultra-safe and walkable Gold Coast location, it provides a refined, comfortable retreat for solo travelers wanting to be near the action.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“Combining French sophistication with an ultra-safe and walkable Gold Coast location, it provides a refined, comfortable retreat for solo travelers wanting to be near the action.”
Copilot · 08-24
“Elegant yet welcoming hotel with central location and modern amenities, great for independent travelers.”
“best hotels in Chicago for business travelers”Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs13 weeks19 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago for business travelers”
Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs13 weeks19 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“An upscale 5-star hotel offering sophisticated elegance, dedicated fitness facilities, and a prime location near Chicago's premier commercial and business districts.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“Its stylish, quieter rooms, meeting facilities, and nearby restaurants offer upscale comfort at a lower price than the top luxury properties.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Located in a prime business and shopping district with top-tier amenities, a gym, and elegant accommodations.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Stylish French-inspired hotel with modern meeting spaces and easy access to downtown offices.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“Its quiet upscale rooms, polished service, and highly walkable Gold Coast location provide a more refined alternative to large convention hotels.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Combines upscale French luxury with high-end meeting facilities and a premier location close to top corporate offices.”
“best hotels in Chicago”Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs11 weeks14 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago”
Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs11 weeks14 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Offers elegant 5-star lodging with fine French dining and a premier location near the Magnificent Mile.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A contemporary hotel with French-inspired style near Michigan Avenue shopping, offering upscale comfort without full five-star pricing.”
Gemini · 09-28
“A sophisticated French-inspired architectural landmark featuring elegant design, fine dining, and a prime location near top shopping and attractions.”
Gemini · 09-07
“This 5-star hotel features elegant French design, fine dining, and a premier location near the Magnificent Mile.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Stylish French-inspired hotel with modern design, fine dining, and proximity to Magnificent Mile shopping.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Stylish French-inspired hotel with modern design, fine dining, and proximity to Magnificent Mile shopping.”
“best hotels in Chicago for couples”Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs9 weeks10 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago for couples”
Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs9 weeks10 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Combines French elegance with chic contemporary style near the city's best shopping, dining, and romantic spots.”
Copilot · 10-05
“French-inspired elegance and fine dining make it a romantic choice for couples.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Provides elegant French-inspired lodging, bright quarters, and a chic cocktail bar near top shopping and dining.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Features chic French-inspired lodging with a sleek cocktail bar and fine dining for an intimate evening out.”
Gemini · 09-07
“This 5-star hotel offers elegant, sophisticated accommodations and fine French dining, making it a luxurious choice for couples.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“This striking glass high-rise combines elegant French art de vivre with a quiet Gold Coast location just steps from top-tier shopping and dining.”
“best hotels in River North, Chicago”Chicago, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“best hotels in River North, Chicago”
Chicago, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
Gemini · 09-28
“Combining French elegance with contemporary design, it provides bright and sophisticated quarters near the northern boundary of River North.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Offers elegant French-inspired luxury right on the edge of River North and the Magnificent Mile.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Elegant French-inspired hotel with refined dining and stylish rooms.”
Copilot · 07-20
“Elegant French-inspired hotel with chic design and fine dining close to River North.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“French-inspired luxury hotel offering sophisticated design and a prime location near shopping and dining.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“A stylish French-inspired luxury hotel known for large rooms and a quieter upscale atmosphere.”
“luxury hotels in Chicago”Chicago, US2 of 6 AIs9 weeks9 quotes
“luxury hotels in Chicago”
Chicago, US2 of 6 AIs9 weeks9 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Combines French elegance with a prime location near the Magnificent Mile, offering bright quarters and fine dining.”
Gemini · 10-05
“Combines French elegance with modern architecture right near the city's best shopping and cultural attractions.”
Gemini · 09-28
“An elegant 5-star lodging with bright quarters, fine French dining, a sleek cocktail bar, and a gym.”
Gemini · 09-21
“A sophisticated destination that blends French elegance with modern design, offering fine dining and sleek cocktail bars.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Combines French elegance with modern architecture right near the Magnificent Mile for a sophisticated stay.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Combines French elegance with modern design, offering bright quarters, fine dining, and a sleek cocktail bar near the Magnificent Mile.”
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 12, 2026 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 |
| June 1, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
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 (42 links)
Direct 57%Google Travel 43%
Week-by-week
October 12, 20265 links / 5 mentions
September 28, 20266 links / 6 mentions
September 14, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 7, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 31, 20268 links / 8 mentions
August 24, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 17, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 10, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 20, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 1, 20264 links / 4 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other