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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated August 24, 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.
Ace Hotel Kyoto
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of August 24, 2026. Tracked for 17 weeks.
This week
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
13
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
this week
Total links
84
all time
Location
245-2 Kurumayachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8185, Japan
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Ace 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”Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs11 weeks21 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs11 weeks21 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-17
“A trendy and creative hotel with a central location, distinctive design, and a lively atmosphere.”
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“A vibrant, art-forward lifestyle hotel merging American retro design with classic Kyoto craftsmanship right in the cultural heart of the city.”
Google AI Mode · 08-03
“An eclectic, design-forward boutique destination beautifully bridging ancient local artistry with contemporary cool.”
Gemini · 08-03
“A vibrant, design-forward boutique hotel combining American architecture with local Kyoto craftsmanship.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Trendy boutique hotel blending modern design with Kyoto’s cultural heritage.”
Gemini · 07-27
“This vibrant design hotel blends American indie aesthetics with traditional Kyoto craftsmanship in the heart of downtown.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs16 weeks28 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs16 weeks28 quotes
Copilot · 08-24
“Trendy design, central location, and social atmosphere perfect for solo travelers.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“Its stylish design, lively restaurants and central location create a polished but social environment that works particularly well for solo travelers.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“Its stylish design, lively public spaces, restaurants, and direct subway access make it particularly appealing to solo travelers who want a social but polished experience.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Trendy, retro-style hotel with vibrant social spaces and dining options, ideal for solo travelers wanting a lively atmosphere.”
Copilot · 08-10
“Trendy, social atmosphere with affordable rates and communal spaces perfect for solo travelers.”
Copilot · 08-03
“Trendy boutique hotel with vibrant design and dining options, offering a lively atmosphere for solo guests.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs13 weeks20 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs13 weeks20 quotes
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“Located near the central business hub with a 24-hour gym and reliable high-speed connectivity, ideal for creative corporate professionals.”
Google AI Mode · 08-03
“Featuring direct underground access to Karasuma Oike Subway Station and a vibrant design-forward lobby, it suits modern professionals on the move.”
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“Offers a modern, stylish environment with 24-hour gym and central location near Karasuma Oike station, popular for professional crowds.”
Gemini · 07-20
“Directly connected to Karasuma Oike Station, this hotel offers flexible co-working spaces and exceptional facilities for tech-savvy and creative business professionals.”
Gemini · 07-13
“Directly connected to the Karasuma Oike subway station, this design-forward hotel features excellent laptop-friendly workspaces and vibrant, networking-friendly public lounges.”
Gemini · 07-06
“Directly connected to the Karasuma Oike Subway Station, it features excellent dedicated tech-friendly workspaces and central downtown access.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Perplexity · 08-17
“Stylish, design-forward vibe with social spaces perfect for a romantic city break.”
Google AI Mode · 06-08
“Offers a stylish, modern vibe with unique room designs, great social spaces, and a convenient location.”
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
Perplexity · 08-24
“Stylish, family-friendly vibe in central Kyoto with accessible rooms and nearby attractions.”
Perplexity · 08-10
“Stylish, family-friendly vibe with 24-hour gym and kid-friendly dining options.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Energetic, family-friendly atmosphere with on-site dining and 24-hour gym.”
Perplexity · 05-25
“Stylish, kid-friendly atmosphere with rooms and facilities suitable for families.”
Perplexity · 05-18
“Stylish family-friendly option with spacious suites and proximity to kid-friendly attractions.”
Perplexity · 05-11
“Family-friendly vibe with stylish rooms and proximity to kid-friendly attractions and dining.”
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Copilot · 07-06
“Ace Hotel Kyoto is the only hotel in the city offering a true rooftop pool experience, located on its upper terrace.”
Copilot · 06-29
“Ace Hotel Kyoto features a stylish rooftop pool area perfect for relaxing after exploring the city.”
Copilot · 06-01
“Does not have a rooftop pool, but is one of Kyoto’s most popular modern hotels with rooftop spaces and excellent amenities.”
Copilot · 05-18
“While it does not have a rooftop pool, it offers a rooftop terrace and is one of the few Kyoto hotels with elevated outdoor spaces; included as an alternative due to the scarcity of rooftop pools.”
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 06-15
“One sentence explaining why this hotel matches the request”
“affordable hotels in Kyoto under $200”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“affordable hotels in Kyoto under $200”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Gemini · 05-04
“This highly-rated lifestyle hotel offers a unique blend of Western and Japanese design and frequently lists rooms starting around $196.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| August 3, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| July 27, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| July 20, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| June 22, 2026 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| June 15, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
| June 8, 2026 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 |
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 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 (84 links)
Direct 65%OTA 20%Other 14%
Week-by-week
August 24, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 17, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 10, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 3, 20267 links / 7 mentions
July 27, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 20, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 13, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 29, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 22, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 15, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 8, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 18, 20268 links / 8 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 202613 links / 13 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other