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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026November 2026 edition
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.
Hotel Riu Plaza España
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 23 weeks.
Latest edition
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
latest edition
Total links
57
all time
Location
Gran Vía, 84, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Hotel Riu Plaza España at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“hotels in Madrid with rooftop pool”Madrid, US5 of 6 AIs23 weeks42 quotes
“hotels in Madrid with rooftop pool”
Madrid, US5 of 6 AIs23 weeks42 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Its rooftop pool and bar in the España building near Gran Vía offer panoramic city views and a memorable rooftop experience.”
Gemini · 10-05
“This iconic hotel features a fantastic rooftop bar and seasonal outdoor pool with panoramic views of Madrid.”
Gemini · 09-28
“This iconic downtown hotel features a magnificent rooftop bar and a seasonal outdoor pool overlooking the Gran Vía.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“This iconic Gran Vía property features a spectacular rooftop sky bar and a seasonal outdoor pool with panoramic city views.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“Located in the iconic Edificio España, it features a spectacular seasonal rooftop outdoor pool and sky bar.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“Located in the iconic Edificio España, it features a spectacular seasonal rooftop outdoor pool and sky bar.”
“best hotels in Madrid”Madrid, US4 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Madrid”
Madrid, US4 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“A highly popular central hotel renowned for its iconic rooftop sky bar and stunning panoramic views of Gran Vía.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Modern hotel with panoramic rooftop views over Madrid’s Gran Vía.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Popular for its panoramic rooftop views and strong value proposition.”
Google AI Mode · 05-11
“Famous for its 360-degree rooftop sky bar and central location on Gran Vía, it provides a high-energy atmosphere with some of the best views in the city.”
Perplexity · 05-04
“Skyline views from a central plaza location with extensive amenities and easy Gran Via access.”
“family friendly hotels in Madrid”Madrid, US3 of 6 AIs9 weeks9 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Madrid”
Madrid, US3 of 6 AIs9 weeks9 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“Centrally located on Gran Vía with spacious family rooms, a rooftop terrace, and a swimming pool that kids love.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A central landmark hotel at Plaza de España with city views and a rooftop pool area for a memorable family stay.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Located directly on Gran Vía, it offers an outdoor pool and easy access to Madrid's major attractions.”
Gemini · 08-24
“Centrally located on Gran Vía with large family-friendly rooms and a rooftop terrace experience kids love.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“Its highly central location, nearby Metro station, family room options, and seasonal rooftop pool make sightseeing with children convenient.”
Gemini · 08-03
“Features large family-friendly accommodations and a spectacular rooftop terrace experience that kids and parents will both love.”
“best hotels in Madrid for business travelers”Madrid, US2 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
“best hotels in Madrid for business travelers”
Madrid, US2 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
Gemini · 08-31
“Combining a central location near the main commercial hubs with expansive meeting rooms and a fully equipped business center.”
Gemini · 08-24
“Features vast conference facilities, modern co-working areas, and a prime location near the main commercial hubs.”
Gemini · 08-17
“Offers modern meeting facilities and high-speed connectivity right on the iconic Gran Vía.”
Gemini · 08-10
“Features robust business services, versatile event spaces, and fast access to major commercial districts via Gran Vía.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Large modern hotel with extensive meeting facilities and panoramic rooftop views.”
Gemini · 07-13
“Located centrally on the Gran Vía, this hotel pairs exceptional, flexible event and meeting boardrooms with high-speed connectivity and premium corporate lounge spaces.”
“best hotels in Madrid for solo travelers”Madrid, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Madrid for solo travelers”
Madrid, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Gemini · 06-01
“Perfect for solo travelers who want high energy, this central hub boasts a famous 360-degree rooftop bar and massive crowds, offering instant entertainment without needing to leave the property.”
Google AI Mode · 05-04
“Solo travelers recommend this for its modern amenities, extremely safe location on Plaza de España, and a world-famous rooftop terrace with 360-degree views.”
Google AI Mode · 04-27
“Ideal for social solo travelers, this iconic hotel features a famous rooftop bar with 360-degree views and is situated directly in the bustling heart of the city.”
“affordable hotels in Madrid under $200”Madrid, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“affordable hotels in Madrid under $200”
Madrid, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“An upscale 4-star hotel with a rooftop bar and views at about $171 per night, within the $200 budget.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“It offers a four-star stay on iconic Gran Vía with a rooftop bar and panoramic city views.”
“best hotels in Sol, Madrid”Madrid, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Sol, Madrid”
Madrid, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“Iconic hotel on Gran Vía just a short walk from Sol, famous for its 360-degree rooftop bar and views.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| August 24, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 |
| April 27, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
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 (57 links)
Direct 84%OTA 7%Google Travel 4%Other 5%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20261 links / 3 mentions
October 5, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 28, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 14, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 31, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 24, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 17, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 10, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 3, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 20, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 13, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 6, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 29, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 22, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 20266 links / 6 mentions
April 27, 20263 links / 3 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other