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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 Victoria Hotel
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 18 weeks.
Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
9
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
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 AIs25 weeks57 quotes
“affordable hotels in Melbourne under $200”
Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs25 weeks57 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Priced from A$133 per night with an excellent central location close to shopping and restaurants.”
Gemini · 11-02
“A historic and centrally located hotel offering classic comfort right in the heart of the CBD well under the budget limit.”
Gemini · 10-19
“An iconic, centrally located historic hotel offering budget-friendly rates often under $200 right in the heart of the CBD.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Central CBD location within walking distance of laneways, dining and attractions, at around $120–180 per night.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“A historic central hotel offering convenient CBD access and good value for travelers on a budget.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Historic hotel offering modern amenities like a pool and sauna at affordable rates.”
“hotels near Federation Square, Melbourne”Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs19 weeks29 quotes
“hotels near Federation Square, Melbourne”
Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs19 weeks29 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“A classic, well-located heritage hotel within comfortable walking distance of Federation Square.”
Gemini · 10-19
“A historic, centrally located hotel providing comfortable and affordable lodging a short stroll from Federation Square.”
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.”
“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.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Historic yet budget-friendly hotel offering comfort and convenience for solo travelers.”
Gemini · 07-27
“It features dedicated single room options that give budget-conscious solo travelers privacy without paying for extra space.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| October 19, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| 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
November 2, 20260 links / 2 mentions
October 19, 20260 links / 2 mentions
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