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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 Carlin Boutique Hotel

How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 26 weeks.

Latest edition
5
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
10
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
latest edition
Total links
113
all time
Location
43 Hallenstein Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
PROMPTS

Where this hotel showed up

Each prompt below resolved to The Carlin Boutique Hotel at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.

“luxury hotels in Queenstown”
Queenstown, US6 of 6 AIs24 weeks45 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“A top-tier 5-star boutique hotel featuring opulent suites and private hot tub balconies with panoramic views of Queenstown.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Contemporary ultra-luxury suites with private outdoor spa pools and panoramic lake and mountain views.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A small high-end property with spacious suites, private outdoor spa pools, and panoramic views for an exclusive stay.”
Gemini · 10-05
“An ultra-luxury boutique hotel featuring lavish suites, world-class dining, and breathtaking panoramic views of Queenstown.”
Copilot · 10-05
“An ultra-luxury boutique hotel with personalized service and elegant suites overlooking Queenstown.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Ultra-luxury boutique property featuring spacious suites with private hot tubs and personalized service.”
“boutique hotels in Town Centre, Queenstown”
Queenstown, US6 of 6 AIs15 weeks23 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“This ultra-luxurious hotel has suites with private terraces and panoramic lake and mountain views from a secluded hillside position above town.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“An ultra-luxurious 5-star boutique experience providing panoramic views, exquisite suites, and exceptional personalized service.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Chic, intimate property close to central attractions and dining.”
Perplexity · 07-27
“Intimate, design-led boutique stay in a historic building close to town amenities.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“Contemporary ultra-luxury boutique hotel featuring private terraces and panoramic lake views.”
Perplexity · 07-20
“Chic, intimate boutique hotel in the heart of Queenstown with stylish rooms and personalized service.”
“hotels in Queenstown with rooftop pool”
Queenstown, US5 of 6 AIs16 weeks19 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“The Carlin Boutique Hotel is a luxury 5-star property offering upscale suites and a rooftop pool and terrace with incredible views.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Ultra-luxury boutique hotel with hillside views and outdoor spa pools, a close alternative if a hot tub overlooking the town is acceptable.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“Known for suites with private outdoor spa pools or hot tubs and panoramic alpine views, offering a private rooftop-style soak.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“The Carlin Boutique Hotel provides luxury alpine accommodations featuring high-end amenities, private outdoor terraces with spa pools, and elevated panoramic views near the center of Queenstown.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“The Carlin Boutique Hotel offers a luxury 5-star experience featuring a stunning rooftop pool with panoramic views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“This luxury 5-star hotel features an exclusive rooftop pool option along with stunning panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.”
“best hotels in Queenstown for couples”
Queenstown, US5 of 6 AIs12 weeks16 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“The Carlin provides world-class luxury, stunning panoramic lake views, and exceptional personalized service for a truly memorable romantic getaway.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“An exquisite boutique hotel offering high-end suites complete with outdoor fireplaces and private spa tubs overlooking the stunning alpine landscape.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Provides ultra-luxurious suites with private outdoor spas and fireplaces overlooking Queenstown for an upscale couples' retreat.”
Google AI Mode · 08-03
“An ultra-luxury boutique experience featuring private outdoor terraces with generous hot tubs and sweeping panoramic views of the alpine landscape.”
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“Provides sophisticated, spacious suites with private outdoor spas and stunning views, often described as a 6-star boutique experience.”
Gemini · 07-06
“This ultra-luxury hotel offers couples complete privacy with opulently designed suites featuring their own private outdoor spas and gas fireplaces overlooking Lake Wakatipu.”
“best hotels in Queenstown”
Queenstown, US4 of 6 AIs12 weeks15 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“An ultra-luxurious boutique hotel offering exceptional service, spacious suites, and stunning panoramic views of Queenstown.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“An ultra-luxurious boutique hotel offering spacious suites, outstanding personalized service, and private hot tubs with incredible alpine views.”
Copilot · 08-03
“Exclusive boutique property offering ultra-luxury suites with panoramic views and personalized service.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“A 5-star hotel recognized for its spacious, modern suites with private outdoor spas and tailored luxury experiences.”
Gemini · 07-13
“An ultra-luxury newcomer delivering an opulent, penthouse-style experience complete with private spas and tailored in-suite dining.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“A 6-star luxury boutique hotel with expansive, modern suites, featuring stunning lake views and private balconies.”
“best hotels in Town Centre, Queenstown”
Queenstown, US3 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“An ultra-luxurious boutique experience providing high-end suites and panoramic vistas within easy walking distance of downtown.”
Gemini · 07-20
“Perfect for travelers seeking ultra-luxury, this hotel features massive multi-bedroom suites and private butler services overlooking the town.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“A high-end boutique hotel featuring luxurious suites with expansive views, located on the edge of the town center.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Ultra-luxury boutique property offering personalized service and contemporary suites.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Ultra-luxury boutique option with spacious suites and personalized service.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“An ultra-luxury boutique property featuring oversized suites and premium lake views close to the town centre.”
“best hotels in Queenstown for solo travelers”
Queenstown, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 06-29
“Intimate, design-forward boutique with thoughtful touches and strong guest support, good for independent travelers who value character.”
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.

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ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode

Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026

WeekChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI ModeTotal
November 2, 202621———25
October 19, 20262————13
October 12, 2026—1————1
October 5, 2026—1——124
September 28, 2026————123
September 21, 2026—1——113
September 14, 2026—1——113
September 7, 2026—1——1—2
August 31, 2026—1——113
August 24, 2026————112
August 17, 2026——1——12
August 10, 2026————112
August 3, 2026————224
July 27, 2026——1——12
July 20, 2026—21—126
July 13, 2026—2——1—3
July 6, 2026—21—1—4
June 29, 2026—12—1—4
June 22, 2026—1——225
June 15, 2026—11—114
June 8, 2026—2——338
June 1, 202641——139
May 25, 202631——228
May 18, 202621132110
May 11, 20263—13—310
May 4, 2026———3—47
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