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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.
Sala Boutique Hotel
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 21, 2026. Tracked for 20 weeks.
This week
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
10
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
this week
Total links
89
all time
Location
5GG7+M99, H. Buruneege, Malé 20044, Maldives
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Sala Boutique Hotel at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“boutique hotels in Malé, Maldives”Maldives, US6 of 6 AIs21 weeks81 quotes
“boutique hotels in Malé, Maldives”
Maldives, US6 of 6 AIs21 weeks81 quotes
Copilot · 09-21
“A true boutique property with personalized service and authentic Maldivian charm.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“An intimate boutique property offering a cozy, personalized stay complete with an acclaimed authentic Thai restaurant in the heart of Malé.”
Gemini · 09-21
“An intimate, beautifully designed boutique hotel featuring just six rooms for a tranquil and personalized stay in the heart of the city.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“A genuinely small, design-forward boutique hotel in central Malé with just six rooms and distinctive Thai-inspired interiors.”
Gemini · 09-14
“This property offers a true boutique experience with intimate styling and warm hospitality in the heart of Malé.”
Copilot · 09-14
“A true boutique property with personalized service and authentic Maldivian charm.”
“best hotels in Malé, Maldives”Maldives, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
“best hotels in Malé, Maldives”
Maldives, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“Charming boutique accommodation known for its cozy ambiance and central location in the city.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“An intimate boutique hotel with personalized service, Thai-inspired design, and a convenient central Malé location.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“A highly rated, intimate 4-star boutique hotel offering a more personalized, rustic experience within the busy capital city.”
Copilot · 07-13
“A charming boutique stay with personalized service and a peaceful setting in central Malé.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“A charming boutique property known for personalized service and an acclaimed restaurant.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“A highly regarded boutique hotel offering personalized service, stylish rooms, and a quieter atmosphere in central Malé.”
“affordable hotels in Maldives under $200”Maldives, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“affordable hotels in Maldives under $200”
Maldives, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 07-27
“A boutique hotel in Malé suitable for airport stopovers while generally remaining under the requested budget.”
ChatGPT · 05-04
“Boutique-style hotel in Malé offering higher comfort while still staying under the $200 budget range.”
ChatGPT · 04-27
“Highly rated boutique hotel in Malé with rooms often around $160, offering great value and central access.”
“best hotels in Maldives for solo travelers”Maldives, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Maldives for solo travelers”
Maldives, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Convenient boutique stay in Malé for solo travelers before or after island resort transfers.”
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 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| September 14, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| September 7, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| August 31, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| August 24, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| August 17, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| August 3, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| July 27, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| July 20, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| June 8, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| May 4, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 10 |
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 (89 links)
Direct 52%OTA 40%Other 8%
Week-by-week
September 21, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 14, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 7, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 31, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 24, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 17, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 10, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 3, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 27, 20267 links / 7 mentions
July 20, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 15, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 8, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 1, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 25, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 18, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 11, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 4, 202610 links / 10 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other