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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.
City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 19, 2026. Tracked for 15 weeks.
Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
28
all time
Location
47 Alfred St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“affordable hotels in Cape Town under $200”Cape Town, US6 of 6 AIs11 weeks18 quotes
“affordable hotels in Cape Town under $200”
Cape Town, US6 of 6 AIs11 weeks18 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-05
“A practical mid-range option within easy walking distance of the V&A Waterfront's shopping and dining .”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Convenient Waterfront-area hotel with modern rooms, a pool, fitness centre, and on-site dining.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“Offering great value near the scenic canal, this comfortable property provides easy access to top attractions while remaining under your budget.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“It provides convenient access to the V&A Waterfront with modern rooms and practical amenities while fitting the affordable-hotel shortlist.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Convenient location near the V&A Waterfront with comfortable rooms and amenities under $200.”
Perplexity · 08-24
“Well-located budget-friendly option with reliable basic amenities and easy access to Cape Town's waterfront.”
“best hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”
Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“A comfortable and conveniently located option situated right along the scenic canal within an easy walk of the waterfront mall.”
Gemini · 10-12
“A relaxed and well-located property featuring warm rooms, a cafe, a hot tub, and a sundeck close to the waterfront attractions.”
Gemini · 07-06
“This recently reimagined hotel features canal-facing rooms and modern amenities, making it a great value option at the entrance of the Waterfront.”
Google AI Mode · 05-25
“It acts as a relaxed, excellent-value choice featuring modern amenities like contactless check-in right at the gateway to the waterfront.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for business travelers”Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town for business travelers”
Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A value-conscious option with co-working space and smaller meeting rooms near Waterfront services.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“It provides straightforward, high-value accommodation with modern connectivity and a convenient location near both the V&A Waterfront and business hubs.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A value-focused option near the CTICC and Waterfront with co-working facilities and meeting rooms suitable for business travelers.”
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“Offers excellent value and convenience for business travelers requiring close proximity to the Waterfront, meeting rooms, and secure parking.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for solo travelers”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town for solo travelers”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“Located in a safe, highly walkable area with plenty of dining and entertainment options, making it ideal for solo travelers.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Located in a safe, highly walkable area, this relaxed hotel offers great security, easy access to attractions, and comfortable amenities ideal for solo explorers.”
“hotels in Cape Town with rooftop pool”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels in Cape Town with rooftop pool”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Google AI Mode · 05-04
“Its famous 'RED Roof' terrace includes a lap pool and a bar housed in a red truck, offering a youthful vibe and great harbor views.”
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 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| October 5, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 28, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| September 21, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| August 24, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 25, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 5 |
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 (28 links)
Direct 50%OTA 36%Google Travel 11%Other 4%
Week-by-week
October 19, 20261 links / 2 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 5, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 28, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 21, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 14, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 24, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 20, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 6, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 4, 20265 links / 5 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other