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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.

Cross Hotel Kyoto

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

Latest edition
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
22
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
156
all time
Location
71-1 Daikokuchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8031, Japan
PROMPTS

Where this hotel showed up

Each prompt below resolved to Cross 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 for business travelers”
Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs21 weeks32 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“Centrally located with modern connectivity and streamlined rooms designed for the modern working traveler.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“This contemporary downtown hotel features spacious, functionally laid-out rooms and reliable high-speed connectivity suited for professionals.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Situated centrally in downtown Kyoto with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and modern amenities, making it ideal for both business and leisure.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“Offers sleek, modern spaces with high-speed Wi-Fi and a quiet atmosphere right in the heart of the city's central district.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“This modern, centrally located hotel offers reliable high-speed Wi-Fi and streamlined contemporary rooms ideal for working professionals.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“Offering high-speed complimentary Wi-Fi and streamlined modern workspaces, it places business travelers right in the middle of downtown commercial districts.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs19 weeks36 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A conventional central hotel near restaurants, shopping, and Pontocho that suits solo travelers wanting comfort and convenience.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Modern, centrally located hotel with excellent solo-friendly amenities and vibrant surroundings.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Offers exceptional value and a highly rated, comfortable base near historic sites for solo travelers.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“Offers stylish, contemporary design and a social open-concept restaurant/bar right in the heart of downtown Kyoto.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Offers affordable and cozy accommodations ideal for solo travelers close to major historic temples.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“Its excellent Kawaramachi-Sanjo location puts solo travelers close to restaurants, nightlife, shopping, Pontocho, the Kamo River, and Gion.”
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs26 weeks61 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Has family rooms around 47 m² in a downtown location with restaurants and shops nearby.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Central downtown location with family room options and easy access to shops and restaurants.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“Offers spacious rooms and Japanese-style suites that can comfortably accommodate larger families right in downtown Kyoto.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“As a central full-service hotel with family rooms and larger room configurations, it suits families who want to explore on foot and eat out.”
Copilot · 10-05
“Central location with modern rooms and family-friendly amenities including spacious suites.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Central location with spacious rooms and family-friendly dining options.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs7 weeks10 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“This contemporary hotel offers an unbeatable central location steps from Pontocho Alley, spacious rooms, and a fantastic Kyoto-style breakfast buffet.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Highly rated by guests for its excellent value and convenient location near Kiyomizu-dera.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Contemporary hotel in a convenient central location with sleek rooms and popular restaurant/bar.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“A stylish, contemporary, and highly accessible mid-range option located steps away from the vibrant downtown shopping and dining areas.”
Perplexity · 08-10
“Contemporary hotel with stylish rooms and strong location in central Kyoto.”
Perplexity · 08-10
“Repeated entry; included due to strong central location and modern amenities.”
“affordable hotels in Kyoto under $200”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs11 weeks14 quotes
Gemini · 09-07
“An exceptionally affordable, highly-rated hotel located near the historic Kiyomizu-dera area in Kyoto.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“This contemporary downtown hotel offers stylish, spacious rooms and exceptional proximity to the Kamo River well under the $200 budget.”
Gemini · 08-03
“A stylish design hotel centrally located near the Gion district that frequently offers competitive rates under $200.”
Google AI Mode · 07-13
“Centrally located in Kawaramachi with modern, stylish rooms often available under $200.”
Google AI Mode · 07-06
“Provides stylish, larger-than-average rooms in a central location often accessible within budget.”
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“Provides stylish and spacious rooms right near Kawaramachi station, frequently offering competitive rates within budget.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs3 weeks5 quotes
Perplexity · 08-10
“Contemporary, central location and strong value for couples seeking stylish stays.”
Perplexity · 08-10
“Repeat listing to reflect strong fit for couples seeking modern comforts in central Kyoto.”
Gemini · 08-03
“A stylish, contemporary downtown retreat perfectly positioned near Pontocho Alley for couples wanting to explore the vibrant city nightlife.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Contemporary design with comfortable rooms, ideal for a romantic city break close to central Kyoto attractions.”
ChatGPT · 05-04
“Chic contemporary hotel with large rooms and a calm atmosphere praised by couples.”
“hotels near Fushimi Inari, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“This property provides great transit access and well-equipped rooms just a short distance from Kyoto's historic southern temple areas.”
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 08-10
“Stylish stay with convenient access to Gion attractions and transit.”
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 07-20
“Offers a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views and rooftop open-air hot spring baths instead of a swimming pool.”
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, 20261————23
October 19, 20262————13
October 12, 20261————23
October 5, 2026————1—1
September 28, 2026—2——2—4
September 21, 20261————12
September 14, 2026—1——124
September 7, 2026—2——136
August 31, 20262———259
August 24, 202611——114
August 17, 2026211—149
August 10, 2026——6—1411
August 3, 2026331—1311
July 27, 2026211——26
July 20, 20262———226
July 13, 202621——227
July 6, 20262———226
June 29, 202611——215
June 22, 20262———136
June 15, 202611———24
June 8, 202621———25
June 1, 202622——217
May 25, 202621——1—4
May 18, 2026———2—24
May 11, 202622—3—29
May 4, 202625—11—422
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