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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 Drake Hotel
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 20 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
14
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
72
all time
Location
1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3, Canada
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to The Drake Hotel at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Toronto for solo travelers”Toronto, US6 of 6 AIs19 weeks41 quotes
“best hotels in Toronto for solo travelers”
Toronto, US6 of 6 AIs19 weeks41 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“Located in West Queen West, this iconic artistic boutique hotel offers a lively cultural scene and a vibrant social environment for solo explorers.”
Gemini · 10-19
“A legendary cultural hub in West Queen West offering a vibrant social scene, arts programming, and a cozy boutique setting ideal for independent travelers looking to mingle.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Trendy boutique hotel with vibrant social spaces, perfect for solo travelers seeking culture and nightlife.”
Gemini · 08-24
“Located in the artistic West Queen West neighborhood, it offers a lively social scene with curated art and a popular rooftop bar ideal for independent explorers.”
Gemini · 08-17
“Located in the vibrant art and design district, this culturally rich boutique property is ideal for solo travelers looking to plug into Toronto's local nightlife and creative scene.”
Gemini · 08-10
“A vibrant cultural and art-focused hub with an energetic atmosphere, perfect for solo travelers looking to socialize.”
“boutique hotels in Downtown, Toronto”Toronto, US6 of 6 AIs12 weeks21 quotes
“boutique hotels in Downtown, Toronto”
Toronto, US6 of 6 AIs12 weeks21 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“An iconic art-forward boutique property celebrated for its vibrant cultural scene, rooftop patio, and distinct design.”
Gemini · 07-27
“A legendary cultural hub and chic boutique property offering a vibrant art-forward experience in the heart of West Queen West.”
Gemini · 07-20
“A staple of Toronto's arts district, this iconic boutique hotel offers a vibrant cultural experience with curated art, live music, and a trendy rooftop lounge.”
Perplexity · 07-13
“Iconic boutique with a creative atmosphere, performing arts vibe, and distinctive rooms.”
Copilot · 07-06
“A cultural hotspot with uniquely designed rooms and a boutique artsy atmosphere in West Queen West.”
Copilot · 06-22
“A trendy boutique hotel offering art-forward rooms and nightlife just west of the downtown core.”
“best hotels in Toronto for couples”Toronto, US4 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Toronto for couples”
Toronto, US4 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
Perplexity · 06-22
“Boutique vibe in a vibrant neighborhood, great for couples seeking a design-forward stay.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“A lively arts-focused boutique hotel perfect for couples who want nightlife, culture, and an energetic stay.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Trendy boutique hotel with artsy vibes, live music, and a cozy bar scene.”
Google AI Mode · 05-04
“This vibrant boutique hotel in the Art District is ideal for creative couples looking for a lively atmosphere, unique decor, and an intimate rooftop bar scene.”
Gemini · 05-04
“A boutique choice in the West Queen West art district that offers a quirky, intimate, and culture-filled stay for creative couples.”
“hotels in Toronto with rooftop pool”Toronto, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“hotels in Toronto with rooftop pool”
Toronto, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Copilot · 06-22
“Features a rooftop patio with a small seasonal pool and a boutique artsy vibe.”
Copilot · 06-15
“Features a trendy rooftop patio with a small seasonal pool.”
Copilot · 05-25
“Has a rooftop patio with a small seasonal pool and trendy atmosphere.”
“best hotels in Toronto”Toronto, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Toronto”
Toronto, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-01
“A stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Queen West, celebrated for its arts, culture, and vibrant atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Artsy boutique hotel with live music and a rooftop patio.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Hip, artsy boutique hotel with live music and unique decor.”
“best hotels in Downtown, Toronto”Toronto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Downtown, Toronto”
Toronto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Artsy boutique hotel with live music and a popular rooftop terrace in a trendy neighborhood.”
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 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| October 19, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| June 15, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 7 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| May 25, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 |
| May 18, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 7 |
| May 11, 2026 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 4 | — | 5 | — | 4 | 14 |
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 (72 links)
Direct 88%OTA 4%Other 8%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20260 links / 1 mentions
October 19, 20260 links / 1 mentions
September 21, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 24, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 17, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 10, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 20, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 29, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 22, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 15, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 1, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 25, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 18, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 11, 202610 links / 10 mentions
May 4, 202614 links / 14 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other