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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated August 17, 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.
The Plaza
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of August 17, 2026. Tracked for 16 weeks.
This week
10
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
17
best week
Mentioning AIs
4/6
this week
Total links
168
all time
Location
768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to The Plaza at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Manhattan, New York”New York, US6 of 6 AIs14 weeks38 quotes
“best hotels in Manhattan, New York”
New York, US6 of 6 AIs14 weeks38 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-17
“The Plaza Hotel is ideal for first-time visitors who want an iconic New York experience near Central Park and Fifth Avenue.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“An iconic legendary landmark offering timeless luxury and classic elegance right at the corner of Central Park and Fifth Avenue.”
Gemini · 08-03
“It is the definition of iconic New York luxury, offering historic elegance right next to Central Park.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“An iconic luxury hotel overlooking Central Park, ideal for first-time visitors and special occasions.”
Google AI Mode · 08-03
“An iconic, historic landmark at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South known for timeless luxury and world-class afternoon tea.”
Copilot · 08-03
“Historic landmark hotel offering timeless elegance and fine dining.”
“luxury hotels in New York”New York, US6 of 6 AIs16 weeks48 quotes
“luxury hotels in New York”
New York, US6 of 6 AIs16 weeks48 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-17
“An iconic New York luxury hotel directly beside Central Park, offering a quintessential grand-hotel experience.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“An iconic New York landmark offering timeless luxury and legendary service right at Fifth Avenue and Central Park.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Historic landmark offering timeless luxury, afternoon tea, and elegant suites near Central Park.”
Gemini · 08-10
“An iconic New York landmark offering timeless luxury and legendary service right at the edge of Central Park.”
Perplexity · 08-10
“Historic landmark with opulent rooms and world-class dining in Midtown Manhattan.”
ChatGPT · 08-10
“An iconic New York luxury hotel directly on Central Park South, offering historic glamour, elegant interiors, and signature experiences such as Afternoon Tea.”
“hotels near Central Park, New York”New York, US6 of 6 AIs16 weeks47 quotes
“hotels near Central Park, New York”
New York, US6 of 6 AIs16 weeks47 quotes
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“A historic and palatial landmark hotel positioned precisely at the crossroads of Fifth Avenue and Central Park.”
Gemini · 08-17
“An iconic historic landmark hotel located directly at the southeast corner of Central Park.”
Gemini · 08-10
“An iconic luxury landmark located directly at the southeast corner of Central Park.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Iconic luxury option just steps from Central Park and Fifth Avenue attractions.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“An iconic luxury hotel located directly at the southeast corner of Central Park.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“An iconic luxury hotel located at the southeast corner of Central Park with direct park access.”
“best hotels in New York”New York, US5 of 6 AIs15 weeks35 quotes
“best hotels in New York”
New York, US5 of 6 AIs15 weeks35 quotes
Gemini · 08-17
“An iconic, historic landmark hotel known for its timeless elegance and high-end service.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Historic landmark hotel known for timeless luxury and iconic afternoon tea.”
ChatGPT · 08-10
“An iconic New York choice offering classic glamour, Central Park access, and a memorable first-time NYC experience.”
Copilot · 08-10
“Historic landmark hotel offering timeless elegance and fine dining.”
Gemini · 08-10
“This iconic 5-star luxury hotel blends historic elegance with unrivaled pampering right steps from Central Park.”
Google AI Mode · 08-03
“This legendary 19th-century landmark matches the request by offering timeless upscale luxury, traditional afternoon tea, and a prime Fifth Avenue position.”
“best hotels in New York for couples”New York, US4 of 6 AIs13 weeks17 quotes
“best hotels in New York for couples”
New York, US4 of 6 AIs13 weeks17 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-17
“Its iconic Central Park South location and historic glamour make it particularly memorable for anniversaries and special occasions.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“An iconic New York landmark with timeless elegance overlooking Central Park.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“An iconic, luxury hotel offering timeless romance, spacious suites, and a premier location near Central Park.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“A legendary New York hotel perfect for a classic romantic getaway overlooking Central Park.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“An iconic New York hotel offering a glamorous and memorable couples experience near Central Park.”
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“Iconic luxury offering classic romance, opulent rooms, and an unbeatable location near Central Park.”
“family friendly hotels in New York”New York, US4 of 6 AIs7 weeks13 quotes
“family friendly hotels in New York”
New York, US4 of 6 AIs7 weeks13 quotes
Copilot · 07-06
“Spacious rooms and suites plus a prime Central Park location make it ideal for families.”
Perplexity · 06-15
“Iconic luxury property with spacious suites and a renowned family program near Central Park.”
Copilot · 06-15
“Iconic luxury hotel offering family packages and direct access to Central Park.”
Copilot · 06-08
“Offers large suites and direct access to Central Park, perfect for family activities.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Iconic New York hotel with family packages and a prestigious location overlooking Central Park.”
Perplexity · 06-08
“Iconic family-friendly luxury hotel with spacious suites and Central Park access.”
“best hotels in New York for solo travelers”New York, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in New York for solo travelers”
New York, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 07-13
“A classic luxury choice for solo travelers who want an iconic New York experience near Central Park and Fifth Avenue.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Iconic luxury with excellent security, perfect for solo travelers who want to splurge.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| August 10, 2026 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| August 3, 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 14 |
| July 27, 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 12 |
| July 20, 2026 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 13 |
| July 13, 2026 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 |
| July 6, 2026 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| June 29, 2026 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 11 |
| June 22, 2026 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| June 15, 2026 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 9 |
| June 8, 2026 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 10 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 9 |
| May 25, 2026 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 10 |
| May 18, 2026 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 9 |
| May 11, 2026 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | 6 | 17 |
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 (168 links)
Direct 82%OTA 7%Other 11%
Week-by-week
August 17, 202610 links / 10 mentions
August 10, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 3, 202614 links / 14 mentions
July 27, 202612 links / 12 mentions
July 20, 202613 links / 13 mentions
July 13, 20268 links / 8 mentions
July 6, 202613 links / 13 mentions
June 29, 202611 links / 11 mentions
June 22, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 15, 20269 links / 9 mentions
June 8, 202610 links / 10 mentions
June 1, 20269 links / 9 mentions
May 25, 202610 links / 10 mentions
May 18, 20269 links / 9 mentions
May 11, 202612 links / 12 mentions
May 4, 202617 links / 17 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other