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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 THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 26 weeks.

Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
22
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
197
all time
Location
Aburano-Koji St. Nijo-Sagaru, Nakagyo-Ku, 284 二条油小路町 中京区 京都市 京都府 604-0051, Japan
PROMPTS

Where this hotel showed up

Each prompt below resolved to HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.

“luxury hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs26 weeks77 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“Situated next to Nijo Castle, this luxury hotel features authentic onsen hot spring baths sourced from natural underground springs and stunning architectural design.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“An elegant full-service luxury hotel beside Nijo Castle that balances luxury with excellent access to sightseeing.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“Contemporary Japanese elegance on a historic estate near Nijo Castle, with a courtyard garden and natural hot-spring spa.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“Offers modern Japanese luxury beside Nijo Castle with elegant gardens and natural hot-spring wellness facilities.”
Copilot · 10-05
“Combines modern luxury with traditional Kyoto aesthetics, featuring a renowned spa and garden views.”
Copilot · 09-28
“A refined property with a private onsen, luxurious spa, and central location.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs18 weeks39 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Its peaceful courtyard and natural hot-spring facilities suit couples who enjoy wellness and understated luxury.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“An elegant modern luxury hotel opposite Nijo Castle with a thermal spa and Onsen Suites offering private outdoor hot-spring baths.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Offers an exceptionally romantic sanctuary featuring natural hot spring onsen baths and serene courtyard views right next to Nijo Castle.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A refined central Kyoto hotel beside Nijo Castle with Japanese-inspired design, gardens, spa facilities, and private onsen options.”
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“A peaceful luxury haven centered around a stunning courtyard garden featuring central Kyoto's only natural hot spring onsen spa.”
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“It offers an exclusive central location featuring a natural thermal spring onsen for ultimate relaxation together.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs22 weeks65 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A beautifully designed hotel beside Nijo Castle with a hot-spring spa, suited to luxury and wellness.”
Gemini · 10-19
“Built on a historic Mitsui family estate right across from Nijo-jo Castle, featuring stunning heritage architecture and natural hot spring baths.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“Situated right next to Nijo Castle, it offers stunning design, tranquil hot spring baths, and a peaceful garden setting.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“An elegant modern hotel near Nijo Castle with hot-spring bathing and Japanese-inspired design.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“It seamlessly blends traditional Kyoto elegance and natural hot spring spa luxury next to Nijo Castle.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“Seamlessly blending Japanese heritage architecture with modern high-end comfort, it sits right next to the historic Nijo Castle.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks10 quotes
Copilot · 10-05
“Elegant property with modern meeting facilities and a refined atmosphere for corporate stays.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Luxury Marriott property with modern facilities, spa, and convenient central location.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Luxury Marriott property with modern facilities, spa, and convenient central location.”
Copilot · 07-20
“Luxury collection hotel blending modern design with traditional Kyoto aesthetics.”
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“Luxury choice offering high-end business amenities and a serene environment across from Nijo Castle.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Combines high-end accommodations, wellness facilities, and refined service suited to executive travelers.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
ChatGPT · 07-13
“This hotel fits solo travelers who want contemporary luxury, Japanese heritage design, and high-end wellness facilities.”
Copilot · 06-22
“A serene luxury stay with exceptional service and an onsen, perfect for solo travelers seeking relaxation.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Luxury hotel with exceptional service, spa facilities, and a tranquil setting.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Ultra-luxury hotel with exceptional spa and onsen facilities for a restorative solo trip.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“An ultra-luxury retreat ideal for solo travelers focused on spa relaxation and refined cultural immersion.”
Grok · 05-04
“Stunning luxury hotel with excellent service, onsen, and prime central location near Nijo Castle, ideal for solo travelers seeking comfort and convenience.”
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
ChatGPT · 05-25
“One of Kyoto’s top luxury hotels with a sophisticated thermal spa pool and elevated wellness atmosphere near Nijo Castle.”
Copilot · 05-18
“Features a stunning thermal onsen pool (not rooftop) and is included as a top-tier alternative since Kyoto lacks true rooftop pools.”
Gemini · 05-11
“While it lacks a traditional rooftop swimming pool, it offers one of Kyoto's most famous thermal spring 'pools' in a dramatic subterranean garden setting that utilizes natural onsen waters.”
Gemini · 05-04
“It offers a unique Thermal Spring pool that, while located in the spa area, utilizes natural spring water and features high-end architectural design consistent with rooftop luxury.”
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Copilot · 07-13
“Luxury family-friendly property with spacious suites and a serene garden near Nijo Castle.”
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.

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ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode

Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026

WeekChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI ModeTotal
November 2, 202611————2
October 19, 202621————3
October 12, 20263————14
October 5, 20261———214
September 28, 20261———225
September 21, 202621————3
September 14, 2026—1——113
September 7, 202611———13
August 31, 202632——4—9
August 24, 2026211—116
August 17, 2026221—128
August 10, 2026—21—227
August 3, 2026331—1—8
July 27, 2026221——27
July 20, 2026—2——349
July 13, 202642——3211
July 6, 2026331—1311
June 29, 202631———37
June 22, 20263———339
June 15, 202633———39
June 8, 2026521—1312
June 1, 2026—3——126
May 25, 2026611—2313
May 18, 2026—113229
May 11, 2026—4—2129
May 4, 202624110—522
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