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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.
ibis Hong Kong Central & Sheung Wan
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 19, 2026. Tracked for 22 weeks.
Latest edition
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
8
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
76
all time
Location
28 Des Voeux Rd W, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to ibis Hong Kong Central & Sheung Wan 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, US5 of 6 AIs21 weeks52 quotes
“affordable hotels in Hong Kong under $200”
Hong Kong, US5 of 6 AIs21 weeks52 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Practical, modern hotel with tram and MTR connections and an estimated $100-170 nightly rate, suitable for first-time visitors exploring Hong Kong Island.”
Gemini · 10-19
“A dependable, clean, and centrally positioned hotel on Hong Kong Island offering affordable rates with easy access to tram and MTR transit.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“This modern waterfront property offers great value with stunning harbor views right in the vibrant heart of Sheung Wan.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A reliable option on Hong Kong Island for exploring Central, Sheung Wan, and the waterfront with good transit access.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Reliable budget-friendly option with harbour views and easy access to Central.”
Gemini · 08-24
“This well-known central hotel provides reliable, modern, and affordable accommodation right on Hong Kong Island well under the $200 budget.”
“best hotels in Hong Kong for solo travelers”Hong Kong, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Hong Kong for solo travelers”
Hong Kong, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A practical, well-connected budget-friendly option that offers good location value for solo travelers.”
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“A budget-friendly, reliable option with fantastic harbor views and a central location right next to tram and MTR access.”
Google AI Mode · 07-06
“Provides affordable, clean, and well-located accommodation right on the tram line in Sheung Wan, ideal for budget-conscious solo travelers.”
Google AI Mode · 06-08
“Reliable, affordable, and centrally located option with great harbour views, perfect for budget-conscious solo travellers.”
Google AI Mode · 05-04
“Consistently recommended for solo travelers looking for a reliable, brand-name budget option in a high-value area with great transport links.”
“best hotels in Central, Hong Kong”Hong Kong, US2 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
“best hotels in Central, Hong Kong”
Hong Kong, US2 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
Copilot · 09-07
“Reliable mid-range hotel with city and harbour views, close to Central and Sheung Wan MTR stations.”
Copilot · 08-24
“Reliable mid-range option with harbour views and convenient location.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Affordable international chain hotel with harbor views and easy transport access.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“A reliable budget-friendly hotel with excellent public transport connections near Central.”
Copilot · 07-20
“Affordable option with harbour views and convenient location near Central.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Popular value hotel with convenient tram and MTR access plus harbor-view rooms.”
“hotels near Victoria Peak, Hong Kong”Hong Kong, US2 of 6 AIs11 weeks13 quotes
“hotels near Victoria Peak, Hong Kong”
Hong Kong, US2 of 6 AIs11 weeks13 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-03
“A budget-friendly hotel with excellent transport links for reaching Victoria Peak.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“A budget-friendly hotel with convenient public transport access to Victoria Peak.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“A good-value hotel with convenient transport links for visiting Victoria Peak and Central.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Modern budget-friendly hotel with convenient access to the Peak Tram via public transport.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Budget-friendly hotel with good transport connections for visiting Victoria Peak.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“Affordable option within walking distance to the Peak Tram in Central.”
“best hotels in Hong Kong for business travelers”Hong Kong, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Hong Kong for business travelers”
Hong Kong, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-25
“A practical and affordable business hotel with excellent transport links to Central.”
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 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| October 12, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| August 17, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| August 3, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| July 27, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| July 20, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| July 13, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| June 29, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| June 22, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| June 15, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| June 1, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| May 25, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
| May 4, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 8 |
| April 27, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
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 (76 links)
Direct 68%OTA 28%Other 4%
Week-by-week
October 19, 20261 links / 3 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 14, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 24, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 10, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 3, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 27, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 20, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 13, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 6, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 29, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 22, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 15, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 8, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 1, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 25, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 18, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 11, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 4, 20268 links / 8 mentions
April 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other