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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated September 7, 2026
AI Hotel Landscape
How leading AI assistants recommend hotels — 616 prompts across 56 destinations, refreshed every Monday.
Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift ±5% week to week.
The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 7, 2026. Tracked for 14 weeks.
This week
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
22
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
this week
Total links
66
all time
Location
Dong 2nd East Road, 538 Zhong Shan Lu, 四牌楼 Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200010
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to The St. Regis on the Bund, 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 The Bund, Shanghai”Shanghai, US6 of 6 AIs17 weeks41 quotes
“best hotels in The Bund, Shanghai”
Shanghai, US6 of 6 AIs17 weeks41 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A contemporary luxury hotel near the Bund with sweeping river views, Butler Service, elegant interiors, and rooftop dining.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“It combines refined luxury and butler service with impressive Huangpu River and Pudong skyline views.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“A strong choice for personalized luxury service, butler service and panoramic Bund and Pudong skyline views.”
ChatGPT · 08-10
“A strong modern luxury choice offering personalized butler service and impressive Huangpu River, Bund, and Pudong views.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Modern luxury hotel featuring Bund-facing rooms, fine dining, and signature butler service.”
Gemini · 08-03
“Delivers contemporary luxury with sweeping, unobstructed panoramas of the Huangpu River and Pudong skyline.”
“luxury hotels in Shanghai”Shanghai, US5 of 6 AIs9 weeks14 quotes
“luxury hotels in Shanghai”
Shanghai, US5 of 6 AIs9 weeks14 quotes
Perplexity · 08-10
“Refined elegance on the Bund with personalized service.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Classic luxury on the Bund with refined suites and exemplary butler service.”
Perplexity · 07-20
“Elegant riverfront property with bespoke butler service and stylish on-site dining.”
Perplexity · 07-13
“Sumptuous, classic luxury with iconic Bund vistas and tailored butler service.”
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“Combines a historic 1911 club building with a modern tower for classic luxury right on the Bund”
Copilot · 06-29
“Historic elegance blended with modern luxury directly on the Bund.”
“boutique hotels in The Bund, Shanghai”Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs6 weeks8 quotes
“boutique hotels in The Bund, Shanghai”
Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs6 weeks8 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-07
“A sophisticated luxury hotel near the Bund waterfront with sweeping Huangpu River and Pudong skyline views.”
Copilot · 06-29
“A smaller boutique stay offering contemporary Chinese aesthetics near The Bund.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“A landmark luxury hotel blending historic architecture with refined modern accommodations.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Upscale riverside retreat offering dramatic skyline views and a more secluded atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Luxury hotel known for outstanding skyline views and personalized service.”
Perplexity · 06-15
“A polished luxury option in the Bund area with elegant rooms and high-end service close to the waterfront.”
“hotels in Shanghai with rooftop pool”Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs3 weeks5 quotes
“hotels in Shanghai with rooftop pool”
Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs3 weeks5 quotes
Perplexity · 07-27
“Luxury address with curated service and elevated pool/deck spaces nearby.”
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“Provides a relaxing indoor rooftop pool overlooking the Huangpu River.”
Copilot · 06-29
“Provides a high-floor pool area with sweeping views of the Bund and Pudong skyline.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“Includes a renowned rooftop bar and luxury rooms, some with their own pool, overlooking the Bund.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Offers excellent Bund views and rooftop amenities alongside a luxury indoor pool.”
“best hotels in Shanghai”Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Shanghai”
Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A luxurious Bund hotel combining historic character, butler service, and panoramic Huangpu River and Pudong views.”
Copilot · 06-22
“Historic Bund landmark offering elegant rooms and one of the city's best riverfront locations.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Combines historic elegance with one of the most desirable waterfront locations in Shanghai.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Excellent location for sightseeing with walking access to the Bund, Yu Garden, and Nanjing Road.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“A newer luxury property offering excellent access to the Bund and major attractions.”
“best hotels in Shanghai for couples”Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in Shanghai for couples”
Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
Perplexity · 06-29
“Classic luxury with rooftop views and personalized butler service for couples.”
Perplexity · 06-22
“Iconic luxury on the Bund with suite-level romance options and river views.”
Copilot · 06-22
“Historic charm, elegant suites, and riverfront views make it a classic choice for couples.”
Perplexity · 05-25
“Classic luxury with refined rooms and bespoke butler service for a romantic escape.”
“best hotels in Shanghai for business travelers”Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
“best hotels in Shanghai for business travelers”
Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-22
“High-end riverside hotel ideal for client entertainment and impressive skyline views near the Bund business and hospitality areas.”
Perplexity · 06-22
“Iconic luxury on the Bund with extensive business facilities and superb service.”
“family friendly hotels in Shanghai”Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“family friendly hotels in Shanghai”
Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Copilot · 06-29
“Large suites and proximity to the Bund provide a comfortable and scenic stay for families.”
“affordable hotels in Shanghai under $200”Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“affordable hotels in Shanghai under $200”
Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Boutique hotel near The Bund that typically offers excellent value below the $200/night budget.”
“best hotels in Shanghai for solo travelers”Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Shanghai for solo travelers”
Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 05-18
“This luxury Bund hotel offers a premium location and service level that works well for solo travelers seeking comfort and safety.”
PER-AI MENTIONS
Weekly mentions per AI assistant
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
| Week | ChatGPT | Gemini | Perplexity | Grok | Copilot | Google AI Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 29, 2026 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | 4 | 19 |
| June 22, 2026 | 9 | 2 | 4 | — | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 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 (66 links)
Direct 98%OTA 2%
Week-by-week
September 7, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 10, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 3, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 27, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 20, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 6, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 29, 202619 links / 19 mentions
June 22, 202622 links / 22 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 25, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 18, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 4, 20263 links / 3 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other