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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.
The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 22 weeks.
Latest edition
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
9
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
95
all time
Location
85/89 Customs Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Viaduct Harbour, Auckland”Auckland, US5 of 6 AIs22 weeks57 quotes
“best hotels in Viaduct Harbour, Auckland”
Auckland, US5 of 6 AIs22 weeks57 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“A modern, highly rated apartment-style hotel providing fully serviced self-contained spaces right along the marina.”
Gemini · 11-02
“Offers apartment-style waterfront accommodations ideal for travelers looking for home comforts directly overlooking the marina.”
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“This modern upscale property provides serviced studio and apartment-style living right along the scenic water's edge of Viaduct Harbour.”
Gemini · 10-19
“Delivers apartment-style luxury living with spacious balconies overlooking the dynamic marina basin.”
Gemini · 09-28
“A modern 4-star hotel situated directly along the marina offering comfortable amenities, a restaurant, a lounge, and a fitness center.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“A comfortable apartment-style waterfront accommodation offering relaxed convenience directly on the harbour edge.”
“boutique hotels in Viaduct Harbour, Auckland”Auckland, US4 of 6 AIs19 weeks37 quotes
“boutique hotels in Viaduct Harbour, Auckland”
Auckland, US4 of 6 AIs19 weeks37 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“Brings upscale apartment-style waterfront living right along the edge of the grand yachts moored in Viaduct Harbour.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Its waterfront apartments with marina or city views suit travellers wanting self-contained, boutique-style accommodation in Viaduct Harbour.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Upscale boutique hotel with spacious suites and direct access to the vibrant Viaduct Harbour precinct.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Modern boutique hotel offering spacious suites and direct access to Viaduct Harbour.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Upscale boutique-style hotel with modern amenities, a restaurant, and direct access to the harbour.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Upscale boutique-style hotel with modern amenities, a restaurant, and direct access to the harbour.”
“family friendly hotels in Auckland”Auckland, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Auckland”
Auckland, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
Copilot · 06-29
“Apartment-style rooms with kitchen facilities make it convenient for families.”
Perplexity · 06-22
“Waterfront location with apartment-style suites and kitchen facilities, perfect for families wanting space and easy access to attractions.”
Copilot · 06-15
“Spacious apartment‑style rooms with kitchenettes and a prime waterfront location suit families wanting convenience and comfort.”
Copilot · 05-11
“Apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes provide convenience for families.”
Copilot · 05-04
“Apartment-style rooms with kitchens offer convenience for families with children.”
“best hotels in Auckland for couples”Auckland, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Auckland for couples”
Auckland, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Upscale serviced apartments with private balconies, perfect for couples seeking privacy and comfort.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Modern, chic apartments with waterfront balconies ideal for longer stays.”
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 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| October 19, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 6 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 5 |
| June 8, 2026 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| May 11, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| May 4, 2026 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 9 |
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 (95 links)
Direct 89%OTA 5%Google Travel 2%Other 3%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20262 links / 3 mentions
October 19, 20261 links / 2 mentions
September 28, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 14, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 31, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 24, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 17, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 10, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 3, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 20, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 13, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 6, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 29, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 22, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 15, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 8, 20268 links / 8 mentions
June 1, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 25, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 18, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 11, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 4, 20269 links / 9 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other