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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-07-13
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.
Forbidden City Hotel
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of July 13, 2026. Tracked for 5 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
11
all time
Location
China, Beijing, R103-Huamao Center2-Jianguo Rd 邮政编码: 100025
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Forbidden City Hotel at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“affordable hotels in Beijing under $200”Beijing, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks9 quotes
“affordable hotels in Beijing under $200”
Beijing, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks9 quotes
Gemini · 07-13
“Set in a traditional historic hutong just a short walk from the subway, it delivers highly-rated authentic charm and exceptional service at a very budget-friendly price.”
Gemini · 06-01
“Situated within a traditional Beijing hutong and steps away from the Zhangzizhonglu Subway Station, it delivers authentic charm and excellent value.”
Grok · 05-11
“Charming hutong location close to Forbidden City and metro, exceptional guest reviews for cleanliness and service, well under $200.”
Grok · 05-04
“Excellent central hutong location near subway and major attractions like Forbidden City, highly rated for service and value well under $200.”
Grok · 05-04
“Charming hutong-style hotel in central Dongcheng near metro and Forbidden City, excellent guest reviews and affordable rates.”
Grok · 05-04
“Excellent central hutong location near subway and major attractions like Forbidden City, highly rated for service and value well under $200.”
“hotels near Forbidden City, Beijing”Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels near Forbidden City, Beijing”
Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Gemini · 05-04
“This stylish boutique hotel is situated a mere 200 meters from the Forbidden City's East Gate, offering unparalleled proximity for early morning visits.”
“boutique hotels in Wangfujing, Beijing”Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“boutique hotels in Wangfujing, Beijing”
Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Google AI Mode · 05-04
“A minimalist and sleek design-focused boutique hotel located just a short walk from both Wangfujing Street and the Forbidden City east gate.”
“family friendly hotels in Beijing”Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“family friendly hotels in Beijing”
Beijing, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 04-27
“Highly rated for families with a welcoming atmosphere, family rooms, and close proximity to key sightseeing spots.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | 6 |
| 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 (11 links)
OTA 100%
Week-by-week
July 13, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 11, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 4, 20266 links / 6 mentions
April 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other