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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.
Sala Boutique Hotel
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 26 weeks.
Latest edition
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
10
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
latest edition
Total links
107
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 AIs26 weeks96 quotes
“boutique hotels in Malé, Maldives”
Maldives, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks96 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“An intimate, charming boutique hotel situated right in the heart of Malé offering personalized service and distinct Thai-Maldivian design.”
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“An intimate and charming boutique property featuring gorgeously designed rooms and a relaxed on-site restaurant in central Malé.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Beautifully decorated, intimate property with personal service, making it a strong boutique match in Malé.”
Gemini · 10-19
“An intimate, design-forward boutique hotel nestled right in the heart of Malé city center.”
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“An intimate 6-room boutique hotel featuring Thai-inspired design themes and an acclaimed onsite restaurant.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A small, characterful hotel with individually styled rooms and warm hospitality, matching the boutique request in Malé.”
“best hotels in Malé, Maldives”Maldives, US3 of 6 AIs9 weeks9 quotes
“best hotels in Malé, Maldives”
Maldives, US3 of 6 AIs9 weeks9 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A smaller boutique property with personal hospitality and a well-regarded Thai restaurant.”
Copilot · 10-05
“Charming boutique hotel with personalized service and authentic Thai dining in Malé.”
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.”
“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
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 19, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| October 12, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| September 28, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 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 |
| April 27, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 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 (107 links)
Direct 54%OTA 36%Google Travel 4%Other 7%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20262 links / 3 mentions
October 19, 20262 links / 3 mentions
October 12, 20263 links / 3 mentions
October 5, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 28, 20264 links / 4 mentions
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
April 27, 20263 links / 3 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other