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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.
Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 12, 2026. Tracked for 11 weeks.
Latest edition
5
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
32
all time
Location
C. de Venustiano Carranza 69, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton 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, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks11 quotes
“hotels near Zócalo, Mexico City”
Mexico City, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks11 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Stylish boutique hotel about 5-8 minutes from the Zócalo with a rooftop terrace and small pool.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“This boutique lifestyle property offers sophisticated art-focused accommodations just blocks away from the downtown square.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“A sophisticated arts-focused boutique hotel housed in a 1924 heritage building complete with a rooftop pool and gallery space.”
Gemini · 08-24
“A boutique historical hotel blending creative design with a central location just steps away from the heart of the city.”
Gemini · 08-17
“A boutique art-centric historical hotel offering a peaceful retreat steps away from the bustling Zócalo.”
Google AI Mode · 08-03
“This upscale boutique hotel is a brief walk from the Zócalo and features an art-forward atmosphere with a rooftop pool and terrace restaurant.”
“hotels in Mexico City with rooftop pool”Mexico City, US4 of 6 AIs18 weeks33 quotes
“hotels in Mexico City with rooftop pool”
Mexico City, US4 of 6 AIs18 weeks33 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Restored historic building in the Historic Center with a rooftop pool and terrace near downtown landmarks.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“This historic downtown art hotel offers an exceptional rooftop terrace complete with a pool and views of the colonial city center.”
Gemini · 10-12
“Located in the historic center, it features an upscale rooftop terrace with a pool, restaurant, and bar overlooking the city.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“This contemporary boutique hotel in a historic building has a rooftop pool area and a central historic-center location.”
Gemini · 10-05
“This upscale hotel features a beautiful rooftop terrace with an outdoor pool, restaurant, and bar.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“This upscale historic center hotel features a fantastic rooftop terrace complete with a pool and commanding city views.”
“affordable hotels in Mexico City under $200”Mexico City, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“affordable hotels in Mexico City under $200”
Mexico City, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
Gemini · 08-31
“Blending global upscale amenities like a rooftop pool with a central location, this design-forward hotel frequently offers rooms starting around $130 per night.”
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“This upscale boutique hotel in the historic center offers a rooftop terrace and art gallery experiences well under $200 a night.”
Google AI Mode · 08-03
“This upscale yet affordable boutique property in the historic center offers a rooftop terrace, pool, and cultural hub access well under $200 per night.”
Gemini · 06-15
“Located steps from major historic sites, this upscale property offers a rooftop pool and global chain reliability for around $132 a night.”
ChatGPT · 05-04
“A stylish 4.5-star Hilton property in the historic center typically priced around $160 per night.”
ChatGPT · 04-27
“Stylish boutique hotel in the historic center with rooftop pool and rates starting around $132 per night.”
“best hotels in Mexico City for solo travelers”Mexico City, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
“best hotels in Mexico City for solo travelers”
Mexico City, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Offers an upscale, artistic environment with centralized security, excellent amenities, and a vibrant rooftop terrace that ensures solo travelers feel both safe and connected.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“An art-forward boutique experience with attentive staff and an intimate rooftop that makes solo dining and relaxing seamless.”
“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
Gemini · 10-12
“Features an upscale rooftop terrace with a pool, restaurant, and bar overlooking the historic downtown center.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“Umbral provides a sophisticated artistic experience with stunning rooftop views right in the historic center of the city.”
“best hotels in Mexico City for couples”Mexico City, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Mexico City for couples”
Mexico City, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Gemini · 10-05
“An artsy, upscale retreat featuring a romantic rooftop terrace with a pool, bar, and great views for couples.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Its rooftop pool and stylish hidden terraces make it a fun and trendy pick for couples exploring downtown.”
“best hotels in Mexico City for business travelers”Mexico City, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Mexico City for business travelers”
Mexico City, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Gemini · 10-05
“Combines historic charm with modern tech amenities and a convenient downtown location suitable for business professionals.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Provides upscale modern amenities and workspace-friendly boutique accommodations in downtown.”
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 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| April 27, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
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 (32 links)
Direct 69%OTA 3%Google Travel 25%Other 3%
Week-by-week
October 12, 20265 links / 5 mentions
October 5, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 28, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 7, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 31, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 24, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 10, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 3, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 27, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
April 27, 20261 links / 1 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other