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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-10-19
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.
Mini Central
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 19, 2026. Tracked for 21 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
54
all time
Location
38 Ice House St, Central, Hong Kong
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Mini Central at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“affordable hotels in Hong Kong under $200”Hong Kong, US6 of 6 AIs17 weeks28 quotes
“affordable hotels in Hong Kong under $200”
Hong Kong, US6 of 6 AIs17 weeks28 quotes
Copilot · 09-28
“Stylish budget hotel in Central with compact rooms and a chic lounge.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“A budget-friendly boutique choice right in the heart of the bustling Central business and entertainment district.”
Gemini · 08-24
“A compact, stylish, and highly economical choice positioned right in the heart of Hong Kong's main financial and entertainment district.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“A budget-friendly Hong Kong Island option in the heart of Causeway Bay, ideal if location and price matter more than room size.”
Copilot · 08-24
“Stylish budget hotel in Central with rooms around $35 per night.”
Google AI Mode · 08-03
“An ultra-affordable and compact boutique option situated right in the heart of Hong Kong's central business and entertainment district.”
“hotels near Victoria Peak, Hong Kong”Hong Kong, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks12 quotes
“hotels near Victoria Peak, Hong Kong”
Hong Kong, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks12 quotes
Gemini · 10-19
“Provides budget-friendly, compact accommodations right in Central near the main routes up to Victoria Peak.”
Gemini · 08-31
“Positioned centrally in Hong Kong's downtown district, putting guests within a short walking distance of the Peak Tram and urban attractions.”
Gemini · 08-24
“A smart, compact choice right in the heart of Central, giving travelers easy walking access to the lower Peak Tram station.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“Budget-friendly, stylish hotel located in the heart of Central, close to amenities”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Budget-friendly Central hotel close to the Peak Tram terminus.”
Copilot · 06-01
“Budget-friendly option in Central located close to the Peak Tram terminus.”
“best hotels in Hong Kong for solo travelers”Hong Kong, US3 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
“best hotels in Hong Kong for solo travelers”
Hong Kong, US3 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-24
“Its compact rooms and excellent Central location make it a practical choice for solo travelers prioritizing location and budget.”
Copilot · 08-03
“Located in Central near nightlife and cultural spots, perfect for solo travelers seeking vibrant experiences.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“Affordable and compact rooms located directly in the bustling Central district, perfect for solo travelers prioritizing location over space.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Perfect for solo travelers seeking budget-friendly comfort in the heart of nightlife.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Boutique hostel with social common spaces and events, ideal for solo travelers wanting interaction.”
ChatGPT · 05-04
“A budget-friendly, compact hotel with modern amenities, perfect for solo travelers on a budget who still want to be in a prime location.”
“boutique hotels in Central, Hong Kong”Hong Kong, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“boutique hotels in Central, Hong Kong”
Hong Kong, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Gemini · 09-14
“A chic, compact boutique hotel offering efficient modern design and an unbeatable central location steps away from major commercial hubs.”
Perplexity · 05-18
“A compact boutique option in Central that offers a central base at a generally more affordable price point than larger luxury hotels.”
“best hotels in Central, Hong Kong”Hong Kong, US1 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
“best hotels in Central, Hong Kong”
Hong Kong, US1 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
Copilot · 09-28
“Budget-friendly option with stylish lounge in Central.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Stylish budget hotel with compact rooms and a chic lounge, ideal for travelers seeking affordability in Central.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Budget-friendly option with chic design, ideal for travelers seeking affordability in Central.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Budget-friendly option with chic design, ideal for travelers seeking affordability in Central.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Compact budget-friendly rooms ideal for solo travelers in a prime Central location.”
Copilot · 06-29
“A budget‑friendly option steps from major Central attractions.”
“best hotels in Hong Kong”Hong Kong, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Hong Kong”
Hong Kong, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Simple and clean budget hotel within walking distance to nightlife and MTR stations.”
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 19, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 |
| August 24, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| June 22, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 15, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| June 8, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 1, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| May 18, 2026 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| May 11, 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 |
| May 4, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| 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 (54 links)
Direct 52%OTA 43%Google Travel 2%Other 4%
Week-by-week
October 19, 20260 links / 1 mentions
September 28, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 14, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 31, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 24, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 3, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 27, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 20, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 13, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 6, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 29, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 22, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 15, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 18, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 11, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 4, 20264 links / 4 mentions
April 27, 20261 links / 1 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other