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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated September 21, 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.
Queen Victoria Hotel
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 21, 2026. Tracked for 11 weeks.
This week
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
11
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
this week
Total links
37
all time
Location
Moorings 5 & Portswood Ridge, 5 Portswood Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Queen Victoria Hotel at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“boutique hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”Cape Town, US5 of 6 AIs7 weeks23 quotes
“boutique hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”
Cape Town, US5 of 6 AIs7 weeks23 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“A sophisticated, high-end boutique property providing regal luxury and stunning views near the heart of the V&A Waterfront.”
Gemini · 09-14
“An intimate and luxurious 5-star boutique hotel offering a refined, private retreat right next to the vibrant V&A Waterfront.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Elegant boutique property offering refined luxury, spa, and tranquil atmosphere steps from the Waterfront.”
Gemini · 08-17
“Located at the foot of Table Mountain, this hotel provides a sophisticated and boutique-style service with plush suites in the heart of the Waterfront.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“A sophisticated, quieter boutique-style property in Portswood Ridge that keeps you close to the V&A Waterfront.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“A five-star boutique sanctuary offering supreme elegance and personalized luxury right at the edge of the historic waterfront.”
“best hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”Cape Town, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks14 quotes
“best hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”
Cape Town, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks14 quotes
Gemini · 09-21
“This plush 5-star hotel offers luxurious rooms, a sophisticated spa, and top-tier dining right in the heart of the V&A Waterfront.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“This intimate boutique hotel offers distinctive design, a quieter atmosphere and convenient access to the V&A Waterfront.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Top-rated 5-star luxury hotel offering plush suites, sophisticated dining, and exceptional personalized service.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“Its boutique atmosphere, quieter setting, and convenient Waterfront location make it a strong choice for couples seeking a more intimate stay.”
Gemini · 08-31
“Delivers an intimate, five-star boutique experience with stunning vistas toward Table Mountain.”
Gemini · 08-24
“Combines classic boutique elegance with a peaceful atmosphere right on the edge of the bustling waterfront district.”
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 21, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| September 7, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
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 (37 links)
Direct 70%OTA 16%Other 14%
Week-by-week
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 14, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 31, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 24, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 17, 20267 links / 7 mentions
July 20, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 15, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 202611 links / 11 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other