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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated September 21, 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.
Hotel Catedral .
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 21, 2026. Tracked for 21 weeks.
This week
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
14
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
this week
Total links
102
all time
Location
República de Guatemala 16, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Hotel Catedral . at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“hotels near Zócalo, Mexico City”Mexico City, US6 of 6 AIs22 weeks62 quotes
“hotels near Zócalo, Mexico City”
Mexico City, US6 of 6 AIs22 weeks62 quotes
Copilot · 09-21
“Affordable option offering modern rooms, free breakfast, and a rooftop terrace near Zócalo.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“A high-value property located steps from the cathedral featuring a glass floor revealing Aztec ruins in the lobby.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“Situated just steps from the cathedral and the Zócalo, it offers modern rooms and a wonderful rooftop terrace.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Affordable option with rooftop terrace and free breakfast near Zócalo.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Affordable and highly rated option within walking distance of Zócalo.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“It is just steps from the Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral, with a rooftop terrace, strong service, and good value.”
“affordable hotels in Mexico City under $200”Mexico City, US6 of 6 AIs13 weeks29 quotes
“affordable hotels in Mexico City under $200”
Mexico City, US6 of 6 AIs13 weeks29 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“Located just a block from the Zócalo, it combines modern affordable comfort with unique glass views of integrated Aztec ruins in the lobby.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Modern rooms with free breakfast and rooftop terrace near the Cathedral.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A highly convenient first-visit choice just steps from the Metropolitan Cathedral and Zócalo.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A highly convenient first-visit choice just steps from the Metropolitan Cathedral and Zócalo.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“Located just steps from the main square, it provides clean, highly-rated accommodations and a wonderful rooftop atmosphere at an affordable price.”
Gemini · 08-03
“This highly-rated affordable hotel is located steps away from the Zocalo and major cultural landmarks.”
“best hotels in Mexico City for solo travelers”Mexico City, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
“best hotels in Mexico City for solo travelers”
Mexico City, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
ChatGPT · 07-13
“A comfortable, well-located hotel offering excellent value within walking distance of major historic landmarks.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“A highly rated, budget-friendly hotel steps from Mexico City's main historic attractions.”
Perplexity · 06-29
“Central historic-core location with easy access to attractions and good security, ideal for first-time solo visitors.”
Copilot · 06-22
“Affordable, clean, and highly rated with friendly staff and a central location ideal for solo sightseeing.”
Perplexity · 06-15
“A well-reviewed hotel with a rooftop terrace and free breakfast, which is convenient and comfortable for solo stays.”
ChatGPT · 05-04
“Affordable, vibrant hostel in the historic center, perfect for solo travelers who enjoy social spaces and city exploration.”
“family friendly hotels in Mexico City”Mexico City, US2 of 6 AIs8 weeks11 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Mexico City”
Mexico City, US2 of 6 AIs8 weeks11 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-31
“Its central location beside the Metropolitan Cathedral and Zócalo makes major historic sights especially easy to explore on foot with children.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“Its central location beside the Metropolitan Cathedral and Zócalo makes major historic sights especially easy to explore on foot with children.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“A well-located value option with family rooms, free parking subject to availability, and immediate access to the Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Comfortable , family-friendly hotel offering good value near the Metropolitan Cathedral and Templo Mayor.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“Excellent value with modern rooms just steps from the Zócalo and major historic attractions.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“Modern accommodations and a convenient location make it a great value for families exploring downtown.”
“best hotels in Mexico City”Mexico City, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Mexico City”
Mexico City, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Copilot · 07-20
“Located in the Historic Center, this hotel offers excellent service, great food, and proximity to major landmarks.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“A dependable and affordable hotel steps from the city's main historic landmarks.”
“best hotels in Mexico City for business travelers”Mexico City, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Mexico City for business travelers”
Mexico City, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 08-03
“Proximity to financial district and historic business hubs with reliable Wi-Fi and meeting spaces.”
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 21, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| August 31, 2026 | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| August 24, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| August 3, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| July 27, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| July 20, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| July 13, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| July 6, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| June 29, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 |
| June 15, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 5 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| May 18, 2026 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 7 |
| May 11, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 6 |
| May 4, 2026 | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 14 |
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 (102 links)
Direct 70%OTA 28%Other 2%
Week-by-week
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 14, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 7, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 31, 20269 links / 9 mentions
August 24, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 10, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 3, 20267 links / 7 mentions
July 27, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 20, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 13, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 6, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 29, 20268 links / 8 mentions
June 22, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 15, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 25, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 18, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 11, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 4, 202614 links / 14 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other