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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.
Raffles Istanbul
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 21, 2026. Tracked for 21 weeks.
This week
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
13
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
this week
Total links
138
all time
Location
Levazım, Vadi Caddesi Zorlu Center, 34340 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Raffles Istanbul at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“luxury hotels in Istanbul”Istanbul, US6 of 6 AIs20 weeks46 quotes
“luxury hotels in Istanbul”
Istanbul, US6 of 6 AIs20 weeks46 quotes
Copilot · 09-21
“Modern luxury with chic design, world-class dining, and a helipad.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Chic modern hotel with panoramic city views, luxury shopping access, and renowned dining.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Ultra-modern luxury hotel with spacious suites, fine dining, and panoramic city views.”
Perplexity · 08-31
“A sleek, art-focused urban luxury hotel within Zorlu Center, best for guests who value spacious high-rise rooms, panoramic city views, shopping access, and an extensive spa.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A glamorous contemporary hotel offering panoramic views, high-end shopping, dining, and entertainment at Zorlu Center.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Modern luxury with chic design, helipad, and world-class dining in the Zorlu Center.”
“best hotels in Istanbul for business travelers”Istanbul, US6 of 6 AIs18 weeks37 quotes
“best hotels in Istanbul for business travelers”
Istanbul, US6 of 6 AIs18 weeks37 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“Located inside the prestigious Zorlu Center, providing seamless access to high-end shopping, dining, and modern corporate amenities.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A premium executive hotel ideal for senior business travelers who value luxury, client entertainment, and access to Zorlu Center.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A premium executive hotel ideal for senior business travelers who value luxury, client entertainment, and access to Zorlu Center.”
Gemini · 08-31
“Provides elite high-speed connectivity, luxury workspaces, and direct integration with the high-end Zorlu Center business and shopping hub.”
Gemini · 08-24
“Located within the premier Zorlu Center, it offers ultra-modern luxury amenities, elite meeting spaces, and seamless access to high-end corporate and retail hubs.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“A top choice for executive business travelers due to its luxury service, Zorlu Center location, and access to premium dining and meeting environments.”
“best hotels in Istanbul”Istanbul, US5 of 6 AIs13 weeks20 quotes
“best hotels in Istanbul”
Istanbul, US5 of 6 AIs13 weeks20 quotes
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“Located within the Zorlu Center, this award-winning modern luxury hotel features spacious rooms and private balconies overlooking the skyline.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Offers spacious rooms, excellent dining, and a refined modern luxury experience.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“A modern luxury hotel featuring spacious rooms, outstanding service, and a world-class spa.”
Copilot · 07-20
“Modern luxury hotel with chic interiors, fine dining, and a helipad for exclusive arrivals.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Modern luxury hotel featuring spacious rooms, outstanding service, and excellent dining.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“A contemporary luxury hotel known for spacious rooms, outstanding dining, and panoramic city views.”
“best hotels in Istanbul for couples”Istanbul, US4 of 6 AIs11 weeks16 quotes
“best hotels in Istanbul for couples”
Istanbul, US4 of 6 AIs11 weeks16 quotes
Copilot · 09-07
“Modern luxury hotel with panoramic views, spa, and direct shopping access.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“A modern luxury hotel with panoramic skyline views, spacious rooms, and one of the city's best spas.”
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“Provides ultra-modern luxury, exceptional service, and spacious rooms ideal for a romantic getaway.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“A contemporary luxury hotel with spacious accommodations, exceptional service, and one of Istanbul's finest spas.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“A contemporary luxury hotel with spacious rooms, panoramic views, and one of the city's best spas.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“Provides exceptional service, modern luxury, and breathtaking city views, ideal for a refined couple's getaway.”
“best hotels in Istanbul for solo travelers”Istanbul, US3 of 6 AIs10 weeks12 quotes
“best hotels in Istanbul for solo travelers”
Istanbul, US3 of 6 AIs10 weeks12 quotes
Copilot · 09-14
“Stylish and secure with excellent dining options, perfect for solo travelers wanting upscale comfort.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Luxury property with world-class amenities and easy access to shopping and entertainment, perfect for independent travelers.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Luxury property with world-class amenities and easy access to shopping and entertainment, perfect for independent travelers.”
Copilot · 08-24
“Modern luxury with excellent solo-friendly amenities, including a spa, dining options, and safe location.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Stylish and secure with world-class dining and amenities, ideal for solo travelers who enjoy upscale comfort.”
Copilot · 08-10
“Upscale hotel with excellent dining and wellness facilities, great for solo travelers seeking indulgence.”
“hotels in Istanbul with rooftop pool”Istanbul, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
“hotels in Istanbul with rooftop pool”
Istanbul, US2 of 6 AIs1 week2 quotes
Perplexity · 08-24
“Luxurious rooftop pool with panoramic Bosphorus views.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“It provides an ultra-luxury stay with expansive Bosphorus views and extensive pool and wellness facilities.”
“family friendly hotels in Istanbul”Istanbul, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Istanbul”
Istanbul, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
Perplexity · 08-17
“Luxurious family-friendly property with spacious suites and access to high-end dining and kid-friendly experiences.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Upscale family stay with kids' programs, pools, and spacious rooms.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Modern luxury hotel with large rooms, family services, and direct access to shopping and entertainment at Zorlu Center.”
Perplexity · 06-15
“Luxurious family-friendly choice with spacious suites, kids club, and high-end amenities.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Luxury family suites with kid-friendly amenities and easy access to shopping.”
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 | — | 2 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| August 31, 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 10 |
| August 24, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 6 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| August 3, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 |
| July 27, 2026 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 |
| July 20, 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| July 13, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| July 6, 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 |
| June 29, 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 7 |
| June 22, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| June 15, 2026 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 |
| June 8, 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 8 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 6 |
| May 25, 2026 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| May 18, 2026 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 8 |
| May 11, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 10 |
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | 13 |
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 (138 links)
Direct 93%OTA 7%
Week-by-week
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 14, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 7, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 31, 202610 links / 10 mentions
August 24, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 17, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 10, 20267 links / 7 mentions
August 3, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 27, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 20, 20269 links / 9 mentions
July 13, 20268 links / 8 mentions
July 6, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 29, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 22, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 15, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 8, 20268 links / 8 mentions
June 1, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 25, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 18, 20268 links / 8 mentions
May 11, 202610 links / 10 mentions
May 4, 202613 links / 13 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other