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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.
L7 Hongdae
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 26 weeks.
Latest edition
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
10
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
latest edition
Total links
145
all time
Location
141 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to L7 Hongdae at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“hotels in Seoul with rooftop pool”Seoul, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks94 quotes
“hotels in Seoul with rooftop pool”
Seoul, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks94 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“This vibrant upmarket hotel features a popular rooftop outdoor swimming pool offering sweeping city views.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Features a 22nd-floor outdoor rooftop pool with a lively DJ and pool-party atmosphere in Hongdae.”
Gemini · 11-02
“Boasts a stylish rooftop pool and lounge area right in the heart of Seoul's youthful arts district.”
Gemini · 10-19
“Offers an elevated 22nd-floor rooftop pool experience complete with music, a vibrant vibe, and views over Hongdae.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Its seasonal 22nd-floor rooftop pool, music and lively neighborhood suit a trendy stay that combines pool time with nightlife.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“L7 Hongdae features a trendy 22nd-floor rooftop outdoor pool offering sweeping views of the city and the Han River.”
“family friendly hotels in Seoul”Seoul, US5 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Seoul”
Seoul, US5 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its central Hongdae location, swimming pool and easy subway access are useful for families, particularly those with older children.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A two-bedroom setup accommodating up to six people is well suited to larger families.”
Gemini · 08-31
“Situated in a vibrant, youth-friendly neighborhood with spacious family accommodations and a rooftop pool.”
Copilot · 07-20
“Modern hotel in a lively district with family-friendly amenities and easy transport access.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“Conveniently located directly above Hongik Univ. subway station in a vibrant, family-friendly shopping area.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Convenient airport access and a lively neighborhood make it a practical family choice.”
“best hotels in Seoul for solo travelers”Seoul, US4 of 6 AIs19 weeks30 quotes
“best hotels in Seoul for solo travelers”
Seoul, US4 of 6 AIs19 weeks30 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“Situated in the vibrant Hongdae district, offering a trendy atmosphere, a rooftop pool, and close proximity to youth culture and nightlife.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“Located in lively Hongdae near Hongik University Station, ideal for solo travelers who enjoy cafés, independent shops and nightlife.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“Its lively Hongdae location, excellent transit access, and nearby cafés, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife make it an excellent all-around choice for solo travelers.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its stylish atmosphere, lively Hongdae setting, excellent transit access, and compact rooms make it particularly well suited to solo city explorers.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its central Hongdae location, immediate access to Hongik University Station, and walkability to restaurants, cafés, shopping, and nightlife make it especially convenient for solo travelers.”
Gemini · 08-31
“A highly-rated social hub in the youth-centric Hongdae neighborhood ideal for solo explorers looking to meet others.”
“affordable hotels in Seoul under $200”Seoul, US4 of 6 AIs12 weeks18 quotes
“affordable hotels in Seoul under $200”
Seoul, US4 of 6 AIs12 weeks18 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“An affordable Hongdae hotel at $70–110/night near restaurants, bars, and live music.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A stylish Hongdae hotel at $95–180/night near cafés, nightlife, and the airport rail connection.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“At about $180, it suits visitors wanting cafés, nightlife, and a youthful neighborhood.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“A stylish and vibrant hotel located right in the trendy Hongdae district with rates typically under $200.”
Gemini · 07-20
“This highly rated hotel offers excellent modern rooms well under $200 and puts you right in the vibrant, student-friendly neighborhood of Hongdae.”
Gemini · 07-13
“It delivers dependable, sleek, and comfortable boutique-style rooms near the trendy Hongdae district for comfortably under $200 a night.”
“best hotels in Seoul for business travelers”Seoul, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Seoul for business travelers”
Seoul, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Gemini · 09-21
“Provides stylish high-rise lodgings with modern workspace friendliness and great transit links in Mapo-gu.”
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 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| October 19, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| October 12, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 |
| October 5, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| September 28, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| September 21, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| September 14, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| September 7, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| August 31, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| August 24, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| August 17, 2026 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| August 3, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| July 27, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 |
| July 20, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| July 13, 2026 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| June 22, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| June 15, 2026 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| June 8, 2026 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| May 25, 2026 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 8 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| May 11, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 10 |
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 (145 links)
Direct 74%OTA 21%Google Travel 4%Other 1%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20262 links / 4 mentions
October 19, 20261 links / 4 mentions
October 12, 20265 links / 5 mentions
October 5, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 28, 20266 links / 6 mentions
September 21, 20265 links / 5 mentions
September 14, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 7, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 31, 202610 links / 10 mentions
August 24, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 17, 20268 links / 8 mentions
August 10, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 3, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 27, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 20, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 13, 20268 links / 8 mentions
July 6, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 29, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 22, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 15, 20267 links / 7 mentions
June 8, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 1, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 25, 20268 links / 8 mentions
May 18, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 11, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 4, 202610 links / 10 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other