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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.

The Thousand Kyoto

How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 22 weeks.

Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
15
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
88
all time
Location
570 Higashishiokōjichō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
PROMPTS

Where this hotel showed up

Each prompt below resolved to The Thousand Kyoto at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.

“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs20 weeks33 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“Provides a sophisticated environment with modern ergonomic amenities and a short walking distance from Kyoto Station.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“An upscale contemporary hotel about two minutes from Kyoto Station with multiple meeting spaces, suited to senior executives and longer visits.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A short walk from Kyoto Station, it provides modern luxury with business-friendly spaces for dinners and small meetings.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“Situated right in front of Kyoto Station, it combines sophisticated, quiet comfort with high-speed connectivity and luxury services tailored to professionals.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“The best overall business choice thanks to its upscale rooms, full-service amenities, and two-minute walk from Kyoto Station.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“It combines a premium, quiet atmosphere with excellent Kyoto Station access, making it especially convenient for business travelers who value comfort and efficient transportation.”
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs10 weeks16 quotes
Gemini · 08-17
“While Kyoto traditionally lacks rooftop pools due to strict height regulations, luxury retreats nearby offer stunning open-air wellness and terrace environments, with The Thousand Kyoto standing out for its sophisticated modern design and proximity to transit.”
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“Features a stunning indoor-outdoor rooftop relaxation area with a water feature, offering a tranquil urban oasis near Kyoto Station.”
Google AI Mode · 07-06
“Features a stunning, tranquil indoor/outdoor rooftop pool area offering a luxurious escape, bookable on their official website.”
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“Features a stunning indoor-outdoor rooftop relaxation pool area with views of the city skyline.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“This luxury hotel features a stylish, serene rooftop pool area perfect for relaxation.”
Google AI Mode · 06-15
“Features a stunning, tranquil rooftop pool and terrace area designed for relaxation.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs18 weeks22 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A calm contemporary hotel near Kyoto Station, convenient for arrivals, train connections, and day trips.”
Gemini · 10-12
“A luxurious 5-star minimalist retreat near Kyoto Station providing serene modern quarters, fine dining restaurants, and a peaceful garden.”
Gemini · 10-05
“Features minimalist contemporary design, multiple fine restaurants, and a serene atmosphere right near Kyoto Station.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Features minimalist contemporary design, multiple fine restaurants, and a serene garden atmosphere.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Contemporary minimalist design with excellent dining, tea bar, and convenient location near Kyoto Station.”
Copilot · 09-21
“A contemporary hotel with minimalist design, excellent dining, and proximity to Kyoto Station.”
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs12 weeks14 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Upscale hotel near Kyoto Station with spacious room categories and excellent transport access.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“This modern luxury hotel offers serene, spacious accommodations and excellent hospitality just a short walk from Kyoto Station.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“A luxury option near the station providing large, serene family rooms and excellent staff service for a stress-free stay”
Google AI Mode · 07-13
“Located steps from Kyoto Station with spacious, modern rooms, offering luxury amenities that cater well to families.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Luxury hotel with spacious family-friendly rooms directly across from Kyoto Station.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Modern, spacious accommodations within a short walk of Kyoto Station are well suited to families.”
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs7 weeks8 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“A contemporary minimalist luxury hotel ideally situated right next to Kyoto Station with serene design and world-class dining.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“An exceptional contemporary luxury hotel embodying minimalist Zen comfort right by Kyoto Station.”
Gemini · 10-05
“A contemporary 5-star hotel offering minimalist comfort, fine dining, a peaceful tea bar, and a tranquil ambiance near the station.”
Gemini · 09-28
“A contemporary luxury hotel focusing on mindfulness and serenity, offering minimalist quarters, a tea bar, and a peaceful garden.”
Gemini · 09-07
“A contemporary luxury hotel featuring minimalist design, exquisite dining, and a serene garden atmosphere conveniently close to Kyoto Station.”
Perplexity · 06-08
“Stylish, contemporary luxury with a strong design ethos and convenient access to Kyoto Station.”
“hotels near Fushimi Inari, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs6 weeks7 quotes
Perplexity · 08-17
“Stylish, contemporary design with two on-site restaurants and garden access.”
Perplexity · 07-27
“Minimalist, design-forward hotel with two restaurants and a garden area.”
Copilot · 07-13
“A stylish luxury hotel next to Kyoto Station, making it extremely convenient to reach Fushimi Inari.”
Google AI Mode · 07-13
“Luxury hotel adjacent to Kyoto Station for easy, rapid transit access to Fushimi Inari Shrine”
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“Modern, sustainable hotel directly adjacent to Kyoto Station, offering easy train access to Fushimi Inari Station.”
Google AI Mode · 06-08
“Luxury hotel adjacent to Kyoto Station for easy access to the shrine and transportation.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks8 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-07
“Its two-minute walk from Kyoto Station makes it an exceptionally convenient upscale base for a solo traveler taking trains and day trips.”
Copilot · 07-06
“A modern, calm, and highly walkable luxury hotel right next to Kyoto Station—ideal for solo travelers.”
Perplexity · 06-22
“upscale, central location with strong service and safety for solo travelers”
Copilot · 06-01
“A modern, calm, design‑forward hotel right next to Kyoto Station, perfect for solo travelers who want convenience and comfort.”
Perplexity · 06-01
“Contemporary luxury with strong service and a central location near Kyoto Station for easy transit, ideal for solo travelers who value comfort and efficiency.”
Perplexity · 05-25
“Modern city-center hotel with strong Wi‑Fi, stylish rooms, and easy access to transport for single explorers.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
Gemini · 09-28
“Featuring minimalist contemporary design, serene indoor spaces, and peaceful dining, it provides a tranquil retreat for couples.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Features contemporary minimalist luxury, a soothing tea bar, and peaceful garden spaces just steps from Kyoto Station.”
Google AI Mode · 06-01
“This serene, contemporary sanctuary offers couples a seamless blend of minimalist luxury and a highly convenient location right next to Kyoto Station.”
Google AI Mode · 05-25
“Provides a serene, minimalist haven for couples right next to Kyoto Station, featuring spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and exceptional service.”
Google AI Mode · 05-11
“A contemporary minimalist sanctuary right next to Kyoto Station, it is highly praised by couples for its exceptionally large rooms and romantic Japanese breakfasts.”
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, 2026—1————1
October 19, 20262—————2
October 12, 2026—2————2
October 5, 2026—2———24
September 28, 2026—3————3
September 21, 2026————112
September 7, 202622————4
August 31, 2026————2—2
August 17, 2026—2————2
August 3, 2026—1——1—2
July 27, 2026—2———24
July 13, 2026—1——135
July 6, 2026————123
June 29, 2026—1———45
June 22, 2026—21——36
June 15, 2026—1———34
June 8, 2026——1—124
June 1, 2026—11—136
May 25, 2026——1—124
May 18, 2026—11———2
May 11, 20262———338
May 4, 2026—5—6—415
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