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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated September 14, 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.
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 14, 2026. Tracked for 8 weeks.
This week
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
8
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
this week
Total links
31
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 business travelers”Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs11 weeks16 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago for business travelers”
Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs11 weeks16 quotes
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.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Elegant French-inspired hotel with central location and great dining options.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Stylish hotel with French flair, strong business facilities, and central location near Magnificent Mile.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“Combines a refined cosmopolitan atmosphere with a fully equipped business center and a convenient location near corporate hubs.”
“best hotels in Chicago”Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs9 weeks11 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago”
Chicago, US4 of 6 AIs9 weeks11 quotes
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.”
Copilot · 08-24
“Stylish French-inspired hotel with elegant rooms and a sleek cocktail bar near the Magnificent Mile.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“Combines striking modern design and French-inspired elegance just steps from top Gold Coast shopping.”
Copilot · 08-10
“Stylish French-inspired hotel near Magnificent Mile with upscale dining and modern design.”
“best hotels in Chicago for couples”Chicago, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago for couples”
Chicago, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
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.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Modern design and strong value make it an excellent luxury option for couples.”
Gemini · 07-13
“Couples can indulge in chic French style steps away from premium shopping, featuring romantic getaway offerings like in-room breakfast and sparkling wine.”
Gemini · 07-06
“Located in the historic Gold Coast neighborhood, this stylish hotel offers curated romantic getaway packages featuring champagne and in-room breakfast for couples.”
“best hotels in River North, Chicago”Chicago, US3 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in River North, Chicago”
Chicago, US3 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
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.”
“best hotels in Chicago for solo travelers”Chicago, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
“best hotels in Chicago for solo travelers”
Chicago, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
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.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“This sophisticated and secure Gold Coast property offers tranquil luxury and attentive service just steps from top shopping and dining.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Delivers upscale amenities and strong value in a safe, central neighborhood near shopping and restaurants.”
“luxury hotels in Chicago”Chicago, US2 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“luxury hotels in Chicago”
Chicago, US2 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
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.”
Gemini · 08-17
“This elegant hotel offers a sophisticated experience on the Magnificent Mile, complete with fine French dining and a stylish cocktail bar.”
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“Striking architectural glass design blends French art de vivre with stylish Gold Coast sophistication just steps from upscale shopping.”
Gemini · 06-08
“Boasting a striking avant-garde glass exterior, this unique property infuses sophisticated French art de vivre into a premier downtown Chicago experience.”
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 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 (31 links)
Direct 77%Other 23%
Week-by-week
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