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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.
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 24 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
49
all time
Location
505 Jiu Jiang Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200001
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Grand Central Hotel Shanghai at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“affordable hotels in Shanghai under $200”Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs16 weeks26 quotes
“affordable hotels in Shanghai under $200”
Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs16 weeks26 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Listed as the best overall value with a 5-star feel and a central location near Nanjing Road and the Bund, within the budget.”
Gemini · 10-19
“Offers comfortable mid-range lodging steps away from the bustling Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street.”
Gemini · 08-10
“A highly rated four-star choice near Nanjing Road that easily fits under the $200 budget limit while providing exceptional service.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Excellent value with spacious rooms just steps from Nanjing Road and within walking distance of The Bund.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“Located in the heart of the city near Nanjing Road, offering great value under $200 with easy access to major attractions.”
Gemini · 07-27
“This highly rated central hotel is steps from the Nanjing Road Shopping District and comfortably under the $200 budget.”
“best hotels in Shanghai for solo travelers”Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs8 weeks11 quotes
“best hotels in Shanghai for solo travelers”
Shanghai, US4 of 6 AIs8 weeks11 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Features modern, comfortable amenities and a prime downtown location that makes exploring Shanghai's major sights safe and convenient for solo visitors.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“Centrally located near Nanjing Road and the Bund, offering a safe and accessible base for solo explorers.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“Centrally located near the pedestrian shopping and transit hub, making it extremely convenient and secure for solo exploration.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Provides comfortable modern amenities and a safe, walkable location right in the heart of the city.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Offering a central location near popular sights and reliable amenities, it provides a secure and comfortable base for first-time solo visitors.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“An exceptionally central location steps from Nanjing Road and the Bund makes this an ideal and secure base for a solo traveler exploring the city on foot.”
“best hotels in Shanghai for business travelers”Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
“best hotels in Shanghai for business travelers”
Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
Gemini · 09-28
“Situated in the bustling commercial center near major transit links, ideal for corporate travelers needing high convenience.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Centrally located near the bustling commercial districts, it offers modern comforts and convenient access to key business hubs.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Located conveniently near major commercial hubs and transport options, offering modern amenities tailored for business travelers.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Located centrally in Shanghai with upscale business facilities, elegant rooms, and top-tier amenities ideal for corporate travelers.”
Gemini · 08-31
“Centrally located near the People's Square financial and commercial hub, offering comprehensive business amenities and meeting spaces.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“Positioned centrally near People's Square, providing exceptional convenience for downtown business meetings and transit.”
“family friendly hotels in Shanghai”Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Shanghai”
Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“Ideally located near People's Square with comfortable family accommodations and an indoor swimming pool.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“This hotel is a convenient family choice for exploring Shanghai because it is close to East Nanjing Road and the Bund.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“This hotel is a convenient family choice for exploring Shanghai because it is close to East Nanjing Road and the Bund.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Large rooms and a central location make it a good value for families exploring Shanghai.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Classic central Shanghai hotel with spacious rooms and an indoor pool, ideal for families wanting walkable access to Nanjing Road.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Comfortable and quieter luxury stay near Nanjing Road with large rooms and an indoor pool suitable for families.”
“best hotels in Shanghai for couples”Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Shanghai for couples”
Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Situated in a central location, it provides stylish modern accommodation alongside an indoor pool for relaxing couple retreats.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Centrally located with modern elegant rooms, close to shopping and dining for couples wanting to explore the city.”
“best hotels in The Bund, Shanghai”Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in The Bund, Shanghai”
Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Gemini · 09-07
“Provides comfortable 5-star lodging with great proximity to both the Bund and shopping streets.”
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 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| October 19, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| October 12, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 |
| August 31, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 3, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 27, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| July 20, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 15, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 1, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| 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 (49 links)
Direct 37%OTA 31%Google Travel 22%Other 10%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20260 links / 1 mentions
October 19, 20260 links / 1 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 5, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 28, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 21, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 14, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 7, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 31, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 24, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 10, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 3, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 27, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 20, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 6, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 11, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 4, 20261 links / 1 mentions
April 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other