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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 Histórico Central
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 21, 2026. Tracked for 20 weeks.
This week
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
8
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
this week
Total links
84
all time
Location
Simón Bolívar 28, 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 Hotel Histórico Central 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, US5 of 6 AIs19 weeks42 quotes
“hotels near Zócalo, Mexico City”
Mexico City, US5 of 6 AIs19 weeks42 quotes
Gemini · 09-14
“A highly-rated historic property within easy walking distance of the central square and local attractions.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“Located just a couple of blocks from the Zócalo, providing a quiet historic retreat right in downtown.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“A highly-rated colonial sanctuary providing a unique 24-hour complimentary deli-inclusive snack and beverage concept just blocks from the square.”
Gemini · 08-24
“Set in a beautifully restored 18th-century building, it combines rich historic architecture with modern comfort within walking distance of the Zócalo.”
Perplexity · 08-24
“Informal rooms in a laid-back, central property with 24-hour cafe and gym nearby.”
Gemini · 08-17
“Combines a beautifully restored 18th-century building with modern comforts right in the historic center.”
“best hotels in Mexico City for solo travelers”Mexico City, US5 of 6 AIs10 weeks18 quotes
“best hotels in Mexico City for solo travelers”
Mexico City, US5 of 6 AIs10 weeks18 quotes
Gemini · 08-24
“Located safely in the historic center with a 24-hour staffed front desk, reliable security, and free snacks, giving solo guests a connected and secure base for sightseeing.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“It offers exceptional security, a central walkable location, and a 24/7 complimentary deli-inclusive cafe ideal for solo travelers.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“This hotel provides an ultra-safe, supportive environment with a 24-hour complimentary café and attentive staff ideal for solo explorers.”
Gemini · 08-17
“With an exceptional rating, this hotel provides a safe, welcoming, and conveniently located home base for solo travelers exploring the historic city center.”
Gemini · 08-10
“Offers robust 24-hour security, a central location near major museums, and a helpful staff, making it a reliable and secure hub for sightseeing alone.”
Gemini · 08-03
“Offers exceptional security with a 24-hour front desk and a vibrant central location near major cultural sights, ideal for independent exploration.”
“best hotels in Mexico City”Mexico City, US5 of 6 AIs8 weeks10 quotes
“best hotels in Mexico City”
Mexico City, US5 of 6 AIs8 weeks10 quotes
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“A charming colonial-era property featuring an exceptional 24-hour deli-inclusive snack and beverage concept for guests.”
Gemini · 08-10
“Delivers exceptional historic charm and value right in the heart of downtown Mexico City.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Highly rated boutique hotel with warm service and a central location near major attractions.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Outstanding value-for-money hotel known for service and central location.”
Perplexity · 05-18
“It has the highest rating in the results, a central historic location, and strong guest appeal for comfortable city stays.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Combines comfort, value, and a prime location near major historic attractions.”
“affordable hotels in Mexico City under $200”Mexico City, US4 of 6 AIs16 weeks22 quotes
“affordable hotels in Mexico City under $200”
Mexico City, US4 of 6 AIs16 weeks22 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“Combines historic charm with competitive pricing that easily stays under the $200 threshold.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“This beautifully renovated 4-star historical hotel offers exceptional central location and value well under $200 per night.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Highly rated boutique hotel under $200 with excellent location and service.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“This charming, centrally located hotel offers modern comfort in a restored historical building well under the $200 budget.”
Gemini · 08-31
“This charming boutique hotel offers exceptional value in the historic center well below the $200 threshold, combined with top-tier ratings and historic charm.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Highly rated boutique hotel under $200 with excellent location and service.”
“best hotels in Mexico City for couples”Mexico City, US4 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in Mexico City for couples”
Mexico City, US4 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Gemini · 08-10
“A charming and highly rated historic downtown property providing warm hospitality right next to the city's main cultural attractions.”
Copilot · 06-22
“A charming boutique-style stay with warm service and a cozy, intimate feel for romantic getaways.”
Google AI Mode · 05-04
“Consistently rated as a top value for couples, this hotel offers spacious, well-appointed rooms and thoughtful romantic touches like evening treats.”
ChatGPT · 04-27
“Boutique-style hotel known for thoughtful touches and cozy, intimate vibes that couples love.”
“best hotels in Mexico City for business travelers”Mexico City, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Mexico City for business travelers”
Mexico City, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“Located in the historic center with reliable high-speed Wi-Fi, 24-hour business cafe services, and a quiet atmosphere ideal for working.”
Gemini · 08-10
“Offers exceptional connectivity, reliable complimentary Wi-Fi, and convenient access to downtown corporate offices and government centers.”
“family friendly hotels in Mexico City”Mexico City, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Mexico City”
Mexico City, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Gemini · 06-22
“This hotel offers convenient babysitting services and an excellent location within walking distance of major historic sites.”
Gemini · 06-15
“Located steps from the historic Zocalo, this boutique hotel is highly rated for families due to its complimentary 24/7 cafe snacks, free cribs, and walking-distance proximity to major museums.”
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 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 8 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 7 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| June 29, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| June 22, 2026 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 7 |
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 8 |
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 (84 links)
Direct 69%OTA 24%Other 7%
Week-by-week
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 14, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 31, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 24, 20268 links / 8 mentions
August 17, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 10, 20267 links / 7 mentions
August 3, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 27, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 20, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 6, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 29, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 22, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 15, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 18, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 20268 links / 8 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other