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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.
Carlton Hotel - Behind Taj Mahal Palace | Colaba
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 19, 2026. Tracked for 17 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
29
all time
Location
Florence House, 12, B K Boman Behram Marg, behind Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Carlton Hotel - Behind Taj Mahal Palace | Colaba at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“hotels near Gateway of India, Mumbai”Mumbai, US5 of 6 AIs11 weeks11 quotes
“hotels near Gateway of India, Mumbai”
Mumbai, US5 of 6 AIs11 weeks11 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A simple heritage-style budget option about 2-3 minutes on foot from the Gateway, suiting travellers prioritizing walking distance and price.”
Gemini · 10-12
“An affordable and simple stay situated directly behind the iconic Taj Mahal Palace and very close to the Gateway of India.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Positioned immediately behind the Taj Mahal Palace, this property places guests steps away from the Gateway of India.”
Gemini · 09-21
“An affordable and conveniently located option situated right behind the Taj Mahal Palace, just steps away from the Gateway of India.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“Positioned immediately behind the Taj Mahal Palace, this unpretentious and budget-friendly property places you within steps of the Gateway of India.”
Copilot · 08-03
“Simple and affordable stay option located right behind the Taj Mahal Palace near Gateway of India.”
“best hotels in Colaba, Mumbai”Mumbai, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“best hotels in Colaba, Mumbai”
Mumbai, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“An unpretentious and highly accessible stay situated directly behind the iconic Taj Mahal Palace.”
Gemini · 09-07
“The Carlton Hotel provides unpretentious and budget-friendly accommodations just steps away from the iconic Taj Mahal Palace.”
Copilot · 08-03
“Budget-friendly option with simple rooms and free Wi-Fi near the Taj Mahal Palace.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Simple affordable stay with one of the best possible locations in Colaba near the Gateway of India.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“A basic but very affordable hotel located steps away from the Taj Mahal Palace and major attractions.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“A simple and affordable stay just steps away from the Taj Mahal Palace and Gateway area.”
“boutique hotels in Colaba, Mumbai”Mumbai, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks5 quotes
“boutique hotels in Colaba, Mumbai”
Mumbai, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks5 quotes
Copilot · 09-21
“Simple boutique hotel located behind the Taj Mahal Palace, ideal for budget-conscious travelers.”
Copilot · 08-31
“A simple boutique hotel behind the Taj Mahal Palace, ideal for budget-conscious travelers.”
Copilot · 08-31
“A simple boutique hotel behind the Taj Mahal Palace, ideal for budget-conscious travelers.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“A charming, historic budget boutique option situated directly behind the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.”
Copilot · 06-22
“A simple boutique-style stay offering comfort and excellent access to the Taj and Gateway of India.”
“affordable hotels in Mumbai under $200”Mumbai, US2 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
“affordable hotels in Mumbai under $200”
Mumbai, US2 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
Copilot · 09-14
“Budget-friendly stay in Colaba near the Taj Mahal Palace, offering simple rooms from $34 per night.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Budget-friendly option near Taj Mahal Palace, priced at $29.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Budget-friendly option near Taj Mahal Palace, priced at $29.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Simple rooms in a well-connected Colaba area near major attractions and trains.”
Perplexity · 07-20
“Convenient Colaba location near major sights with budget-friendly rooms and good value for money.”
Perplexity · 07-13
“Simple rooms in a central Colaba location with easy access to key sights and transit.”
“family friendly hotels in Mumbai”Mumbai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“family friendly hotels in Mumbai”
Mumbai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 08-10
“Its iconic Colaba location makes it particularly convenient for families visiting the Gateway of India and other major South Mumbai attractions.”
“best hotels in Mumbai for couples”Mumbai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Mumbai for couples”
Mumbai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-04
“A historical and iconic hotel offering world-class amenities and intimate dining experiences, ideal 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 |
| October 12, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 4, 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 (29 links)
Direct 55%OTA 24%Google Travel 17%Other 3%
Week-by-week
October 19, 20261 links / 1 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 28, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 14, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 31, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 10, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 3, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 20, 20260 links / 1 mentions
July 13, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 22, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 11, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 4, 20262 links / 2 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other