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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.
Hotel Victoria
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 23 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
7
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
52
all time
Location
56 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1G5, Canada
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Hotel Victoria at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“affordable hotels in Toronto under $200”Toronto, US6 of 6 AIs11 weeks15 quotes
“affordable hotels in Toronto under $200”
Toronto, US6 of 6 AIs11 weeks15 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Smaller historic boutique hotel near Union Station at about $100–$150/night, offering a convenient city-centre stay.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“A historic downtown hotel close to the Financial District and St. Lawrence Market that was previously listed around US$147 per night.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“An elegant 1909 vintage hotel featuring sleek, affordable rooms just steps away from the Financial District and King Station.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Central location near major attractions with modern basics and free Wi-Fi.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Elegant historic property downtown Toronto with modern rooms, priced at $165 per night.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“This historic downtown boutique hotel regularly offers rates under $200 with an unbeatable location near the Financial District.”
“boutique hotels in Downtown, Toronto”Toronto, US4 of 6 AIs17 weeks25 quotes
“boutique hotels in Downtown, Toronto”
Toronto, US4 of 6 AIs17 weeks25 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“A historic and charming downtown boutique property dating back to 1909 that pairs classic character with modern comfort.”
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“A historic 1909 boutique hotel in the Financial District combining classic charm with modern convenience steps from Union Station.”
Copilot · 09-21
“Charming boutique hotel in a 1909 heritage building with modern amenities and affordable rates.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A historic small boutique hotel in the Financial District combining heritage character with modern rooms and a central downtown location.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Historic 1909 boutique hotel with elegant modern rooms and a prime downtown location.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A small historic downtown hotel offering old-world charm and a convenient Financial District location near Union Station.”
“best hotels in Toronto for solo travelers”Toronto, US2 of 6 AIs9 weeks9 quotes
“best hotels in Toronto for solo travelers”
Toronto, US2 of 6 AIs9 weeks9 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A smaller, character-filled downtown hotel close to the Financial District and St. Lawrence Market, ideal for solo sightseeing on foot.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“As one of Toronto's most charming and historic boutique properties, it offers a central Financial District location with easy access to transit and local attractions.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“An intimate, historic 1909 boutique hotel offering a central Financial District location ideal for safe and convenient solo exploration.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“An intimate, historic downtown boutique property offering comfortable accommodations and a prime central location ideal for exploring the city independently.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“An intimate, centrally located historic hotel that offers a cozy, safe, and welcoming environment ideally scaled for solo travelers.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“An intimate, historic 1909 boutique choice offering affordable comfort right in the heart of the bustling financial and theater core.”
“best hotels in Downtown, Toronto”Toronto, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Downtown, Toronto”
Toronto, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Copilot · 10-05
“Historic 1909 boutique hotel offering sleek modern rooms and a prime location near Union Station.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Charming historic boutique hotel near the Financial District with a quieter and more intimate atmosphere.”
“hotels near CN Tower, Toronto”Toronto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels near CN Tower, Toronto”
Toronto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“A charming and historic boutique stay offering convenient access a short walk away from the CN Tower.”
“best hotels in Toronto for business travelers”Toronto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Toronto for business travelers”
Toronto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Gemini · 09-28
“Situated downtown close to major corporate offices and transit, offering sleek rooms and reliable business conveniences.”
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 | 1 |
| October 19, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| October 12, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| September 28, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| September 21, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| August 24, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| August 17, 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| July 27, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| June 29, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| June 15, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 8, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 6 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 |
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 88%OTA 8%Google Travel 2%Other 2%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20261 links / 1 mentions
October 19, 20262 links / 3 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 31, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 24, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 17, 20267 links / 7 mentions
August 10, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 3, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 15, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 11, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 4, 20263 links / 3 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other