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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated September 21, 2026

AI Hotel Landscape

How leading AI assistants recommend hotels — 616 prompts across 56 destinations, refreshed every Monday.

Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift ±5% week to week.

The Thousand Kyoto

How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 21, 2026. Tracked for 17 weeks.

This week
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
15
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
this week
Total links
78
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 AIs17 weeks29 quotes
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.”
Gemini · 08-17
“Provides sophisticated modern amenities, dedicated meeting spaces, and a quiet retreat just steps away from Kyoto Station.”
Gemini · 08-03
“Situated just steps from Kyoto Station, this contemporary luxury hotel provides quiet, high-tech rooms with spacious work setups and modern business amenities.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“Located steps from the station with modern, quiet rooms and excellent workspace facilities.”
Gemini · 07-27
“Provides sophisticated modern amenities and quiet workspaces just steps from Kyoto Station.”
“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 AIs14 weeks17 quotes
Copilot · 09-21
“A contemporary hotel with minimalist design, excellent dining, and proximity to Kyoto Station.”
Gemini · 09-14
“A 5-star contemporary luxury hotel offering minimalist aesthetics, fine dining, and a serene atmosphere near Kyoto Station.”
Gemini · 09-07
“It features striking contemporary minimalist design and exceptional amenities conveniently located right near Kyoto Station.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Modern minimalist hotel with excellent dining options and a central location near Kyoto Station.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Modern minimalist hotel with excellent dining options and a central location near Kyoto Station.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Modern minimalist hotel with excellent dining and a tranquil garden.”
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs11 weeks13 quotes
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.”
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“Luxury family-friendly hotel near the station with spacious, modern rooms and a welcoming environment for kids.”
“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.”
Google AI Mode · 07-13
“Luxury hotel adjacent to Kyoto Station for easy, rapid transit access to Fushimi Inari Shrine”
Copilot · 07-13
“A stylish luxury hotel next to Kyoto Station, making it extremely convenient to reach Fushimi Inari.”
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.”
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
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.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Contemporary luxury hotel with excellent convenience near Kyoto Station.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Modern design with panoramic city views and convenient access to Kyoto Station, excellent for luxury travelers prioritizing comfort and convenience.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
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

Weekly mentions per AI assistant

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.

03605-0405-1105-1805-2506-0106-0806-1506-2206-2907-0607-1307-2708-0308-1708-3109-0709-21mentions
ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode
WeekChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI ModeTotal
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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