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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-08-10

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.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of August 10, 2026. Tracked for 15 weeks.

Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
8
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
68
all time
Location
Cnr Stanley And Sydney Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
PROMPTS

Where this hotel showed up

Each prompt below resolved to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.

“affordable hotels in Queenstown under $200”
Queenstown, US5 of 6 AIs13 weeks18 quotes
Gemini · 08-03
“A highly rated international brand hotel providing affordable accommodation right in the heart of Queenstown.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“Modern hotel in a central location with breakfast included and rates that can fall under $200.”
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“Modern hotel often featuring competitive rates for new rooms in a central location”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Modern hotel with free breakfast and a central location that is often available under the target budget.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Modern hotel with free breakfast within walking distance of downtown Queenstown.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Modern hotel with free breakfast and an easy walk to downtown, making it the best overall value under the budget.”
“best hotels in Town Centre, Queenstown”
Queenstown, US4 of 6 AIs9 weeks10 quotes
Gemini · 08-10
“A modern and centrally located choice offering comfortable accommodations within walking distance of the main shopping precinct.”
Gemini · 07-27
“A contemporary, centrally located hotel providing easy walking access to all major town centre attractions and complimentary breakfast.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Modern hotel offering complimentary breakfast and excellent value within walking distance of the CBD.”
Copilot · 07-06
“A convenient and comfortable option located close to Queenstown’s main attractions.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Modern hotel offering good value, complimentary breakfast, and a short walk to the CBD.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Popular for value with modern rooms and complimentary breakfast, close to the CBD.”
“best hotels in Queenstown for business travelers”
Queenstown, US4 of 6 AIs11 weeks12 quotes
Perplexity · 07-27
“Efficient, budget-conscious option with essential business amenities and breakfast.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“Modern accommodations with complimentary breakfast, reliable Wi-Fi, and excellent value for short business trips.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Modern business-friendly hotel with reliable Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and excellent value for short work trips.”
Perplexity · 07-06
“Modern, reliable business-friendly property with 24-hour front desk, on-site dining, and quick access to central Queenstown.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Modern , value-focused hotel with complimentary breakfast, business-friendly amenities, and fast Wi-Fi.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Excellent value with modern rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, included breakfast, and a convenient central location.”
“family friendly hotels in Queenstown”
Queenstown, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks15 quotes
Copilot · 07-13
“Modern rooms, complimentary breakfast, and convenient access to town attractions suit families well.”
Copilot · 07-06
“Modern rooms, complimentary breakfast, and convenient access to town attractions make it great for families.”
Copilot · 06-29
“Clean, comfortable, and family‑friendly with convenient access to town and attractions.”
Copilot · 06-22
“Clean, comfortable, and great value for families with convenient amenities.”
Google AI Mode · 06-15
“Provides modern family-friendly suites with kitchenette facilities in a central location.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Includes breakfast and offers a convenient location within walking distance of central Queenstown.”
“best hotels in Queenstown for solo travelers”
Queenstown, US3 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
Gemini · 07-13
“Offers safe, reliable, and modern accommodations with complimentary breakfast and spacious communal workspaces right in the city center.”
Gemini · 06-22
“Its secure central location, free daily buffet breakfast, and spacious communal lounge offer solo travelers a safe, budget-conscious, and social base within walking distance of the town center.”
Perplexity · 06-15
“A practical, well-rated stay near the town center with a 24-hour restaurant, gym, and sauna for easy solo-travel convenience.”
Google AI Mode · 06-01
“A practical choice that includes a free breakfast buffet where solo travelers can fuel up and meet others before heading out for a day of adventure.”
Perplexity · 05-18
“A practical, well-reviewed option with modern rooms and dependable amenities that are ideal for solo stays.”
“hotels near Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown”
Queenstown, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
Copilot · 06-08
“A modern and affordable option within walking distance of the lake and town center.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Modern , value-oriented hotel with breakfast included and convenient access to the lake.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Modern value-focused hotel with reliable amenities and easy access to the lakefront and downtown.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Modern value-focused hotel with included breakfast and easy downtown access.”
Perplexity · 05-11
“This central hotel is a practical, well-reviewed base for staying near Lake Wakatipu and the Queenstown waterfront.”
“best hotels in Queenstown”
Queenstown, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Perplexity · 06-15
“A practical and well-reviewed midrange choice with modern rooms and a central location.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Modern value-focused hotel with complimentary breakfast and a convenient central location.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Modern and efficient hotel offering excellent value for travelers visiting Queenstown.”
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.

03605-0405-1105-1805-2506-0106-0806-1506-2206-2907-0607-1307-2007-2708-0308-10mentions
ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode

Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026

WeekChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI ModeTotal
August 10, 2026—1————1
August 3, 2026—1————1
July 27, 2026111———3
July 20, 20261————12
July 13, 202621——1—4
July 6, 20263—1—2—6
June 29, 20262———114
June 22, 202612——1—4
June 15, 20261—2——14
June 8, 20264———228
June 1, 202631——127
May 25, 20266—————6
May 18, 202621311—8
May 11, 2026214—1—8
May 4, 2026—2————2
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