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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.
The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 19, 2026. Tracked for 22 weeks.
Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
8
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
69
all time
Location
Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nan Jing Xi Lu, Jing An Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200040
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Shanghai for business travelers”Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs22 weeks39 quotes
“best hotels in Shanghai for business travelers”
Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs22 weeks39 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A long-established luxury hotel with substantial meeting and event facilities and easy access to Jing'an's offices.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“Jing'an hotel on West Nanjing Road with extensive meeting facilities, suited to corporate meetings in central Shanghai.”
Copilot · 10-05
“Prestigious hotel in Jing'An offering luxury suites, business meeting spaces, and international dining.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“Its West Nanjing Road location places business travelers in the heart of central Shanghai's commercial district with extensive meeting facilities.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A practical luxury option for corporate travelers needing access to Jing'an offices, shopping, and central Shanghai.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A practical luxury option for corporate travelers needing access to Jing'an offices, shopping, and central Shanghai.”
“family friendly hotels in Shanghai”Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs17 weeks22 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Shanghai”
Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs17 weeks22 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“Centrally located on West Nanjing Road with both indoor and outdoor pools, it provides easy access to family attractions and major shopping hubs.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“Located centrally on Nanjing Road West, it features exceptional family amenities including both indoor and spacious outdoor swimming pools.”
Gemini · 09-28
“This luxury hotel is located in a prime central shopping district and offers spacious family-friendly amenities, excellent service, and an indoor pool.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“Centrally located in Jing'an with exceptional family amenities and spacious accommodations.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Central location with family suites, pool, and easy access to shopping and dining.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Located in a prime downtown area, it features kid-friendly services and exceptional comfort for families traveling together.”
“luxury hotels in Shanghai”Shanghai, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“luxury hotels in Shanghai”
Shanghai, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
Gemini · 10-05
“Situated in a prime location on Nanjing West Road, offering sophisticated luxury accommodations and top-tier service.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Situated along the vibrant Nanjing Road West, it offers timeless luxury and exceptional convenience for exploring the city's premier shopping district.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“A long-established luxury hotel offering comfort and convenience in Jing'an.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Centrally located in Jing'an with close access to offices, shopping, and dining.”
Google AI Mode · 05-18
“Located along the bustling West Nanjing Road, this hotel offers a classic luxury experience with easy access to premier shopping and cultural attractions.”
Google AI Mode · 05-04
“An award-winning hotel centrally located on the famous West Nanjing Road, known for its classic charm and exceptional service.”
“hotels in Shanghai with rooftop pool”Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
“hotels in Shanghai with rooftop pool”
Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Located in the heart of West Nanjing Road, it features a premier health club with fantastic pool facilities and world-class luxury service.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Located in the heart of Jing'an, this luxury hotel offers access to exceptional pool and wellness amenities.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Located in the bustling heart of Nanjing Road, this renowned luxury hotel features exceptional leisure facilities and a pool.”
Gemini · 09-07
“A luxury 5-star hotel offering premier hospitality, elite wellness facilities, and pool access in the heart of Shanghai.”
Gemini · 08-17
“This iconic hotel offers luxury accommodations and high-quality recreational pool facilities.”
Gemini · 07-20
“Located in the Jing'an Kerry Centre, this property offers a well-regarded outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a sundeck for relaxation.”
“best hotels in Shanghai”Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Shanghai”
Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Ideally situated on Nanjing West Road, providing world-class service and immediate access to top shopping and entertainment.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Situated on bustling Nanjing West Road, it offers classic luxury service and great access to shopping and entertainment.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“A longstanding luxury favorite offering excellent service in the heart of Jing'an.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Well-established luxury hotel in a central location with consistently excellent service.”
ChatGPT · 04-27
“Highly rated 5-star hotel in a prime central location with excellent service and facilities.”
“best hotels in Shanghai for solo travelers”Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Shanghai for solo travelers”
Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 07-20
“A convenient luxury hotel in Jing'an with excellent access to shopping, restaurants, and public transportation.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“A classic luxury stay in a prime commercial area with strong access to shopping and central city attractions.”
Gemini · 05-25
“The hotel features an exclusive Club Lounge concierge and a complimentary neighborhood shuttle service perfect for single guests seeking guided independence.”
“best hotels in Shanghai for couples”Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Shanghai for couples”
Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Gemini · 09-28
“Located on lively Nanjing West Road, it features sophisticated rooms and exceptional fitness and spa facilities for couples.”
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 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| October 12, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| July 27, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| July 20, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| June 15, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 |
| 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 (69 links)
Direct 74%OTA 4%Google Travel 17%Other 4%
Week-by-week
October 19, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 5, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 28, 20265 links / 5 mentions
September 21, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 14, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 7, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 17, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 10, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 27, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 20, 20268 links / 8 mentions
July 6, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 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, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 18, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 11, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 4, 20264 links / 4 mentions
April 27, 20263 links / 3 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other