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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.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 26 weeks.
Latest edition
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
20
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
258
all time
Location
445-3 Myōhōin Maekawachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0932, Japan
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs21 weeks52 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs21 weeks52 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Its historic pond garden, beautiful rooms, spa and sophisticated dining make it an elegant choice for couples.”
Gemini · 10-19
“Features a romantic resort setting centered around a historic 800-year-old pond garden for an unmatched tranquil escape.”
Copilot · 10-05
“Romantic retreat with a private garden and spacious suites.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“Features a stunning 800-year-old traditional pond garden and private couples' treatment rooms at the spa.”
Copilot · 09-21
“Upscale hotel with serene gardens and modern elegance, perfect for romantic stays.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“An exquisite luxury sanctuary built around an 800-year-old traditional pond garden, offering ultimate romance and serenity.”
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks89 quotes
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks89 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“Set around an authentic 800-year-old Shakusui-en pond garden, this resort provides a tranquil sanctuary of unmatched elegance close to central Kyoto.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A resort-style luxury hotel centered on the historic Shakusui-en pond garden, good for relaxing between temple visits.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A grand resort-style property built around the historic Shakusui-en pond garden with wellness facilities and elegant dining.”
Copilot · 10-05
“A serene luxury retreat with a beautiful Japanese garden, spa, and refined dining options.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“This property features a stunning 800-year-old traditional pond garden paired with legendary ultra-luxury Four Seasons service.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“Provides resort -style luxury with an 800-year -old garden, spa , pool and easy access to historic Higashiyama.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs22 weeks53 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs22 weeks53 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A resort-style Higashiyama hotel centered on a tranquil pond garden with spa and fine dining.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“This hotel offers contemporary luxury set around a stunning 800-year-old traditional pond garden in the historic Higashiyama district.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Luxury hotel with serene gardens, spa, indoor pool, and elegant dining options.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its historic garden setting , resort-style facilities, spa, and proximity to Higashiyama make it well suited to a luxurious Kyoto stay.”
Copilot · 09-21
“A luxury property with serene gardens, spa, and refined dining, perfect for upscale stays.”
Copilot · 09-07
“A luxury property with serene gardens, spa, and refined dining in Higashiyama.”
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs24 weeks36 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs24 weeks36 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Is a luxury option with children's activities, babysitting services, and large family residences.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Luxury hotel with a historic garden, family-oriented amenities, and babysitting by arrangement.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“This luxury option offers extensive family amenities and services, making it ideal for families seeking a high-end Kyoto experience.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its resort-style setting in historic Higashiyama offers a more luxurious family stay with extensive hotel amenities.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“This luxury hotel is suitable for families seeking spacious accommodations, gardens, and upscale amenities.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“A luxury family option with spacious accommodations, a garden setting and family-friendly resort amenities.”
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs14 weeks16 quotes
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs14 weeks16 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“It has an indoor pool in a beautiful garden setting, as an alternative to a rooftop pool.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“It offers a luxury 20-metre indoor pool and beautiful garden setting, but does not have a rooftop pool.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“It offers a high-end indoor pool and resort-style wellness facilities but does not have a rooftop swimming pool.”
Gemini · 08-17
“This luxury property features an incredible 20-meter indoor pool overlooking a tranquil 800-year-old Japanese pond garden, offering a premier upscale water experience in Kyoto.”
ChatGPT · 08-10
“A luxury resort-style hotel with a 20-meter indoor pool and beautiful Higashiyama surroundings, but without a rooftop pool.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“This luxury hotel has a large indoor pool and spa facilities but does not have a rooftop pool.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
Copilot · 10-05
“High-end hotel with spacious rooms, business-friendly amenities, and serene gardens for relaxation after meetings.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its luxury accommodations, business services, and meeting facilities make it suitable for high-end business travel combined with leisure.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Polished hotel with spacious rooms, garden views, and strong reputation for business stays.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Polished hotel with spacious rooms, garden views, and strong reputation for business stays.”
Copilot · 07-20
“Upscale hotel with serene gardens and modern business facilities.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Copilot · 10-05
“Luxury property with serene gardens and spa facilities, ideal for solo travelers seeking calm.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its serene Higashiyama setting, extensive luxury amenities, and easy access to temples and Gion make it a comfortable high-end base for solo travelers.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Upscale retreat with gardens and spa, offering a peaceful sanctuary for solo travelers.”
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A full-service luxury resort in historic Higashiyama centered around an 800-year-old pond garden and close to Gion.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“A luxury resort featuring a historic garden, spa, and spacious accommodations just south of Gion.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Resort-style luxury with a historic garden, spa, and spacious accommodations just outside Gion.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“A resort-style luxury hotel centered around a historic garden, offering tranquility and world-class service slightly outside central Gion.”
“hotels near Fushimi Inari, Kyoto”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels near Fushimi Inari, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“Luxury hotel located just a short taxi ride from Fushimi Inari with stunning gardens and amenities.”
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 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| October 19, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| October 12, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| October 5, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| September 28, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| September 21, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| September 14, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| September 7, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| August 31, 2026 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| August 24, 2026 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| August 17, 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| August 10, 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| August 3, 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| July 27, 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| July 20, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| July 13, 2026 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| July 6, 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| June 29, 2026 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 17 |
| June 22, 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| June 15, 2026 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| June 8, 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| May 18, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| May 11, 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| May 4, 2026 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | — | 2 | 20 |
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 (258 links)
Direct 91%OTA 6%Google Travel 1%Other 2%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20264 links / 4 mentions
October 19, 20262 links / 3 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 5, 20269 links / 9 mentions
September 28, 20268 links / 8 mentions
September 21, 20267 links / 7 mentions
September 14, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 7, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 31, 202613 links / 13 mentions
August 24, 202610 links / 10 mentions
August 17, 202613 links / 13 mentions
August 10, 202613 links / 13 mentions
August 3, 202615 links / 15 mentions
July 27, 202613 links / 13 mentions
July 20, 202614 links / 14 mentions
July 13, 202610 links / 10 mentions
July 6, 202613 links / 13 mentions
June 29, 202617 links / 17 mentions
June 22, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 15, 20269 links / 9 mentions
June 8, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 1, 202610 links / 10 mentions
May 25, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 18, 202614 links / 14 mentions
May 11, 202613 links / 13 mentions
May 4, 202620 links / 20 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other