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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.
The Orchid
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 18 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
48
all time
Location
65 Baochao Hu Tong, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100009
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to The Orchid at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Beijing for solo travelers”Beijing, US5 of 6 AIs22 weeks41 quotes
“best hotels in Beijing for solo travelers”
Beijing, US5 of 6 AIs22 weeks41 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Charming hutong courtyard hotel with a rooftop terrace and social atmosphere that helps solo travelers meet others.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A small boutique hotel in Baochao Hutong near the Drum Tower, offering personalized service and planning help that suits solo travelers seeking a memorable Beijing experience.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“An intimate courtyard hotel in the hutongs with a welcoming atmosphere, well suited to solo travelers seeking an authentic Beijing experience.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“Nestled in a historic hutong, it provides an intimate, highly social communal atmosphere that is exceptionally welcoming and safe for solo travelers.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“Its intimate hutong setting, courtyard atmosphere, dining spaces, and central location make it especially suitable for a solo traveler seeking character and a more social boutique-hotel experience.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“This intimate courtyard hotel offers an atmospheric hutong experience with a friendly boutique setting that suits solo travelers seeking local character.”
“best hotels in Beijing for couples”Beijing, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in Beijing for couples”
Beijing, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A characterful boutique hotel in the historic hutongs near the Drum Tower offers charm and an intimate local experience for couples.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A charming boutique hideaway in historic hutongs offering cozy, intimate surroundings and better value than ultra-luxury options.”
Gemini · 08-31
“A charming boutique hotel nestled in Beijing's historic Hutongs offering an intimate, authentic local vibe and private garden terraces.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“A charming boutique hutong hotel with an intimate and artsy atmosphere ideal for romantic stays.”
“affordable hotels in Beijing under $200”Beijing, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“affordable hotels in Beijing under $200”
Beijing, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“A highly-rated, stylish boutique hotel located in a traditional hutong, offering great value for its unique experience under $200.”
Google AI Mode · 07-06
“A highly-rated boutique hotel in a traditional courtyard setting offering authentic charm well within the $200 budget.”
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“A highly-rated boutique hotel in a traditional hutong, offering excellent value and charm for under $200.”
Grok · 05-18
“Boutique hutong hotel with unique character, helpful staff, and excellent central location suitable for an affordable cultural stay.”
Google AI Mode · 04-27
“An acclaimed boutique hotel set in a traditional hutong, offering an authentic cultural experience for roughly $143-$174 per night.”
“boutique hotels in Wangfujing, Beijing”Beijing, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“boutique hotels in Wangfujing, Beijing”
Beijing, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Google AI Mode · 07-13
“An intimate, award-winning boutique hotel providing a blend of authentic Hutong life and modern comfort near the Wangfujing district.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“A charming boutique hotel hidden in a renovated Hutong, offering a cozy, intimate alternative to modern high-rises nearby.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“A stylish boutique hotel blending traditional hutong architecture with modern comfort near central Beijing attractions.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Small, quiet, and charming with elegant interiors, within walking distance of Wangfujing.”
“best hotels in Beijing”Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Beijing”
Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A small, characterful courtyard hotel in the Drum Tower hutong neighborhood for an intimate experience of old Beijing.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A charming small-scale courtyard hotel in the Drum Tower hutongs offering local character and intimate hospitality.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Charming boutique hotel offering an authentic hutong experience with stylish design.”
“hotels near Forbidden City, Beijing”Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“hotels near Forbidden City, Beijing”
Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“A highly-rated boutique hotel located in a traditional hutong near the Forbidden City for a local experience.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“An acclaimed boutique hotel offering a charming, traditional Hutong experience within close proximity to the Forbidden City.”
Google AI Mode · 06-15
“A highly-rated boutique hotel in a restored Hutong near the Forbidden City offering a traditional yet modern stay.”
“best hotels in Wangfujing, Beijing”Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Wangfujing, Beijing”
Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Charming hutong boutique hotel ideal for travelers seeking local character and neighborhood culture.”
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 |
| October 19, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| October 12, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 |
| May 11, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 5 |
| April 27, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 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 (48 links)
Direct 69%OTA 25%Other 6%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20261 links / 1 mentions
October 19, 20262 links / 3 mentions
October 12, 20263 links / 4 mentions
August 31, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 17, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 20, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 29, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 22, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 1, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 25, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 18, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 20265 links / 5 mentions
April 27, 20263 links / 3 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other