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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated August 31, 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.
The Victoria Hotel
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of August 31, 2026. Tracked for 16 weeks.
This week
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
9
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
this week
Total links
63
all time
Location
215 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to The Victoria Hotel at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“affordable hotels in Melbourne under $200”Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs21 weeks51 quotes
“affordable hotels in Melbourne under $200”
Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs21 weeks51 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A centrally located heritage-style hotel that offers practical accommodation and amenities in Melbourne's CBD.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“A historic CBD hotel offering good-value accommodation with central access to attractions, shopping, theatres and public transport.”
Gemini · 09-07
“This charming, centrally located 3-star hotel offers great amenities like a pool and sauna well under the $200 budget.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“It offers centrally located, value-focused accommodation with convenient access to Melbourne's Free Tram Zone and major attractions.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“This historic 3-star hotel offers comfortable central accommodation right in the heart of the CBD well under $200 per night.”
Gemini · 08-31
“A historic and centrally located hotel offering classic accommodations well under the $200 budget.”
“best hotels in Melbourne for solo travelers”Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs13 weeks20 quotes
“best hotels in Melbourne for solo travelers”
Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs13 weeks20 quotes
Gemini · 09-21
“Centrally located right in the free tram zone with a 24-hour reception, offering a secure and convenient base for solo explorers.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Historic yet affordable hotel in central Melbourne, offering convenience and safety for solo visitors.”
Gemini · 08-31
“A classic, safe, and budget-friendly choice ideally situated for exploring Melbourne's top attractions on foot.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“An affordable and historic central choice providing compact comfort right inside Melbourne's core shopping and theatre districts.”
Gemini · 07-27
“It features dedicated single room options that give budget-conscious solo travelers privacy without paying for extra space.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Historic yet budget-friendly hotel offering comfort and convenience for solo travelers.”
“hotels near Federation Square, Melbourne”Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs17 weeks27 quotes
“hotels near Federation Square, Melbourne”
Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs17 weeks27 quotes
Gemini · 08-31
“A historic and centrally located mid-range option positioned close to all major downtown cultural attractions.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“This heritage-style hotel offers a central and more affordable option within easy walking distance of Federation Square.”
Gemini · 08-24
“A historic and centrally located hotel offering classic comfort within a very short walk of Federation Square.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“A strong-value heritage hotel within easy walking distance of Federation Square and Melbourne's main attractions.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Historic, centrally located hotel close to Federation Square with classic rooms and nearby attractions.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Affordable option offering comfort and convenience close to Federation Square.”
“best hotels in Melbourne for couples”Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Melbourne for couples”
Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Perplexity · 07-06
“Historic charm paired with modern comforts in a central location.”
Perplexity · 06-22
“Classic luxury with superb dining and a central location, great for romantic city stays.”
Perplexity · 05-11
“Classic Melbourne charm with modern comforts and a central, romantic feel.”
“boutique hotels in Fitzroy, Melbourne”Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“boutique hotels in Fitzroy, Melbourne”
Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Google AI Mode · 05-11
“A highly curated boutique studio set in a converted mattress factory, featuring rare vintage finds and local artwork.”
“best hotels in Melbourne for business travelers”Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Melbourne for business travelers”
Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Classic central Melbourne hotel offering dependable value and walkable CBD access.”
“best hotels in Melbourne”Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Melbourne”
Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Affordable, clean, and centrally located for budget travelers.”
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 31, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| August 24, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 7 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 15, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 6 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 9 |
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 (63 links)
Direct 65%OTA 27%Other 8%
Week-by-week
August 31, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 24, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 27, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 20, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 13, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 6, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 15, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 8, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 11, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 4, 20269 links / 9 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other