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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.
BYD Lofts - Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments - Patong Beach, Phuket
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 25 weeks.
Latest edition
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
7
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
latest edition
Total links
71
all time
Location
5/28 Haad Patong, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to BYD Lofts - Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments - Patong Beach, Phuket at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“boutique hotels in Patong, Phuket”Phuket, US5 of 6 AIs25 weeks60 quotes
“boutique hotels in Patong, Phuket”
Phuket, US5 of 6 AIs25 weeks60 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“Offers refined, spacious apartment-style boutique accommodations located just minutes from Patong Beach.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Contemporary loft-style boutique hotel within walking distance of the beach, restaurants and nightlife in Patong.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Independent, intimate boutique hotel with a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the bay on the beachfront road.”
Gemini · 11-02
“Offers upscale boutique apartment-style living with top-tier amenities and a prime location close to the heart of Patong Beach.”
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“A chic and modern boutique hotel located right in the heart of Patong near the beach and local attractions.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Offers sleek contemporary interiors and spacious apartment-style suites within a short walk of the beach and nightlife in Patong.”
“best hotels in Patong, Phuket”Phuket, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Patong, Phuket”
Phuket, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Spacious apartment-style accommodation with modern interiors and walkable access to the beach and nightlife, good for longer stays and groups.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Modern shorefront hotel with a pool and on-site restaurant at Patong Beach.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Spacious apartment-style accommodation in a quiet area close to the beach.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Highly rated serviced apartments with spacious accommodations and kitchen facilities for longer stays.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Modern boutique hotel with spacious apartment-style accommodations, perfect for longer stays.”
“hotels near Patong Beach, Phuket”Phuket, US2 of 6 AIs7 weeks8 quotes
“hotels near Patong Beach, Phuket”
Phuket, US2 of 6 AIs7 weeks8 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A highly rated apartment-style property about 200–250 meters from Patong Beach, well suited to longer stays and travelers wanting more space.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A highly rated apartment-style property about 200–250 meters from Patong Beach, well suited to longer stays and travelers wanting more space.”
Perplexity · 07-13
“Popular beachfront location with easy access to Patong Beach and town attractions.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Affordable hotel within walking distance of the beach and central Patong.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Spacious serviced apartments close to the beach, ideal for longer stays with kitchen facilities and a quieter boutique feel.”
Perplexity · 06-08
“Stylish boutique option right by Patong Beach with strong reviews and unique design.”
“hotels in Phuket with rooftop pool”Phuket, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
“hotels in Phuket with rooftop pool”
Phuket, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Boutique serviced apartments with a rooftop pool and spacious suites for longer stays.”
Perplexity · 06-29
“Central Patong option with rooftop pool and easy access to nightlife and beach.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Boutique hotel offering spacious suites and a peaceful rooftop pool.”
“best hotels in Phuket for solo travelers”Phuket, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Phuket for solo travelers”
Phuket, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 08-17
“It combines private, spacious serviced-apartment accommodations with easy access to Patong Beach, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.”
“best hotels in Phuket”Phuket, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Phuket”
Phuket, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 06-29
“Central Patong location with easy access to nightlife, dining, and the beach.”
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 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| October 19, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| September 28, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| September 21, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| September 7, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 |
| August 3, 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
| July 27, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| July 13, 2026 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| July 6, 2026 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| June 29, 2026 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| June 22, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| June 15, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
| April 27, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 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 (71 links)
Direct 85%OTA 8%Other 7%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20262 links / 4 mentions
October 19, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 28, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 21, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 14, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 31, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 24, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 17, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 10, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 3, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 27, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 20, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 13, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 6, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 29, 20266 links / 7 mentions
June 22, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 11, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 4, 20263 links / 3 mentions
April 27, 20263 links / 3 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other