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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated June 22, 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 June 22, 2026. Tracked for 8 weeks.
This week
5
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
13
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
this week
Total links
48
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, US4 of 6 AIs6 weeks13 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs6 weeks13 quotes
Gemini · 06-22
“Designed by legendary architect Kengo Kuma, this trendy hub offers an artistic and youthful atmosphere directly connected to the central Kyoto subway system.”
Google AI Mode · 06-08
“A trendy, creatively designed hotel located in the city center, offering a vibrant atmosphere and excellent dining options.”
Gemini · 06-08
“Designed in collaboration with legendary architect Kengo Kuma, this vibrant property masterfully bridges creative, hip boutique design with historical downtown architecture.”
Gemini · 05-25
“A vibrant hub for design lovers, this downtown boutique hotel brilliantly fuses historic brick architecture with modern artistic flair, curated by renowned architect Kengo Kuma.”
Grok · 05-18
“Trendy, design-forward hotel blending modern creativity with Japanese culture in a vibrant central area.”
Gemini · 05-18
“Perfect for design lovers, this incredibly trendy hotel blends heritage architecture with mid-century retro design, vibrant dining options, and an unbeatable central location.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs7 weeks12 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs7 weeks12 quotes
Gemini · 06-22
“Situated directly above Karasuma-Oike Subway Station, it provides a vibrant, creative space with excellent high-speed Wi-Fi and direct transit across the city.”
Copilot · 06-22
“Highly rated for comfort, modern work-friendly spaces, and a central downtown location.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Modern design-focused hotel with strong work-friendly spaces and direct subway access at Karasuma Oike, ideal for remote work and longer stays.”
Gemini · 06-15
“Directly accessible via the Karasuma Oike Subway Station, it combines creative, modern workspaces with excellent on-site conference rooms tailored for the modern corporate traveler.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Popular with entrepreneurs and creative professionals thanks to its coworking-friendly atmosphere.”
Gemini · 06-08
“Perfect for the modern creative or digital nomad, it blends efficient workspace options with central urban access via its connection to Shijo Karasuma's subway hub.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks14 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks14 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Directly connected to Karasuma Oike Station with a modern, social atmosphere that makes exploring Kyoto easy and convenient for solo travelers.”
Gemini · 06-22
“This vibrant boutique hotel features highly social public areas, on-site dining, and easy access to central attractions like Nishiki Market, making it excellent for independent travelers.”
Gemini · 06-08
“It features beautifully designed social spaces, lively on-site restaurants, and a bustling lobby culture that keeps solo travelers engaged and connected.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Trendy hotel with a lively atmosphere, great dining, and a central location.”
Gemini · 06-01
“Blending trendy Western boutique vibes with Japanese craftsmanship, it offers a vibrant lobby scene, excellent on-site dining, and easy subway access ideal for independent urban explorers.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Excellent luxury-meets-social option with vibrant communal spaces and a prime central location.”
“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”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Google AI Mode · 06-08
“Offers a stylish, modern vibe with unique room designs, great social spaces, and a convenient location.”
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
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.”
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
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.”
Perplexity · 05-04
“Hip, family-friendly atmosphere with family suites and convenient access to kid-friendly spots.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (48 links)
Direct 67%OTA 15%Other 19%
Week-by-week
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