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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-10-19
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.
Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 19, 2026. Tracked for 22 weeks.
Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
7
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
52
all time
Location
Canettistraße 6, 1100 Wien, Austria
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“family friendly hotels in Vienna”Vienna, US6 of 6 AIs17 weeks26 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Vienna”
Vienna, US6 of 6 AIs17 weeks26 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“This modern, family-friendly hotel offers dedicated family rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an unbeatable location right next to the central transit hub.”
Copilot · 10-05
“Modern hotel with family-friendly rooms, restaurant, and easy access to public transport.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Modern hotel with family rooms, a kids’ corner, and easy access to trains.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Affordable family-friendly option with kids’ play areas and convenient transport connections.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Known for family-oriented amenities, spacious modern rooms, and a convenient location right by the central station.”
Gemini · 08-31
“This modern hotel offers spacious family rooms where children up to a certain age stay free, alongside a great location directly at the central station.”
“affordable hotels in Vienna under $200”Vienna, US4 of 6 AIs12 weeks17 quotes
“affordable hotels in Vienna under $200”
Vienna, US4 of 6 AIs12 weeks17 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-07
“A modern, well-reviewed budget hotel directly by Vienna Central Station with excellent public-transport access.”
Perplexity · 09-07
“This dependable budget hotel is near Vienna Central Station and Belvedere Palace, making it a practical affordable base for sightseeing.”
Perplexity · 09-07
“A well-located design hotel by Vienna Central Station, with recently listed rates around $107 per night and fast transit access to the city center.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Budget-friendly option with private rooms and dorms, near major transit hub.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Modern four-star hotel offering comfortable rooms and excellent transport connections.”
Gemini · 07-27
“A stylish, highly-rated modern hotel right next to the central station with very affordable nightly rates.”
“best hotels in Vienna for business travelers”Vienna, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Vienna for business travelers”
Vienna, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Its location next to the main railway station and its rail connections to the airport suit short stays and packed schedules.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A modern four-star hotel beside Vienna Central Station, convenient for rail and airport connections and packed itineraries.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its location directly opposite Vienna Central Station and extensive meeting facilities make it particularly practical for business travelers prioritizing transportation.”
Perplexity · 06-22
“Reliable business facilities, meeting rooms, and easy access to business districts.”
ChatGPT · 05-04
“Excellent for business travel due to its location next to the main train station and strong amenities for productivity.”
“best hotels in Vienna for solo travelers”Vienna, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Vienna for solo travelers”
Vienna, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Copilot · 09-28
“Budget-friendly option with a social hostel vibe near Vienna Central Station.”
Copilot · 08-03
“Budget-friendly hostel with a social vibe, ideal for solo travelers seeking affordability.”
Google AI Mode · 06-08
“Modern, tech-savvy rooms with a lively lobby bar perfect for solo travelers looking for a chic atmosphere.”
“hotels near Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna”Vienna, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels near Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna”
Vienna, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Affordable, modern design and convenient access to public transport to reach Schönbrunn.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| October 12, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| September 28, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| September 7, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| August 3, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| June 1, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 25, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 7 |
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 (52 links)
Direct 75%OTA 23%Google Travel 2%
Week-by-week
October 19, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 12, 20261 links / 1 mentions
October 5, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 28, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 14, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 7, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 31, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 24, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 3, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 27, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 13, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 29, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 22, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 15, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 8, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 1, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 20267 links / 7 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other