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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 Okura Kyoto
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 23 weeks.
Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
48
all time
Location
Japan, 〒604-8558 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Ichinofunairichō, 河原町御池
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Hotel Okura 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, US4 of 6 AIs23 weeks40 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs23 weeks40 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“Features direct subway connection to Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and robust corporate amenities in a central downtown location.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“An established luxury hotel with direct subway access at Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae, strong for formal meetings and executive hospitality.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Its traditional five-star service, banquet facilities, and central location suit corporate entertaining and formal business travel.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“Connected to subway lines, it offers a central downtown location near office districts with strong business facilities.”
Gemini · 10-12
“Features top-tier business facilities, multiple restaurants, a fitness center, and a central downtown location.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its central location, direct subway connection, and extensive conference and banquet facilities make it practical for meetings in central Kyoto.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“A historic landmark offering refined elegance and stunning 17th-floor panoramic mountain views that create a classic, sophisticated backdrop for a couple's stay.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“A historic landmark offering refined elegance and stunning 17th-floor panoramic mountain views that create a classic, sophisticated backdrop for a couple's stay.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Refined historic property with multiple dining venues and a refined ambiance for couples.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Classic hotel with modern comforts and river views, offering a romantic setting in central Kyoto.”
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
Copilot · 08-17
“Classic hotel with family-friendly dining options and an indoor pool.”
ChatGPT · 08-03
“A full-service central Kyoto hotel with convenient amenities and family-friendly room options.”
Copilot · 08-03
“Elegant hotel with spacious rooms and indoor pool suitable for families.”
Perplexity · 07-06
“Elegant, spacious rooms near the river with calm, family-friendly ambiance and top-tier service.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
Perplexity · 08-24
“Elegant 5-star property with multiple restaurants, riverside views, and refined service.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Luxurious 5-star property with multiple dining options and a central location near Kyoto’s highlights.”
Perplexity · 06-01
“Classic luxury with strong suiting to business and leisure travelers seeking traditional Japanese hospitality.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Centrally located, reliable mid-range hotel for easy sightseeing.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Elegant and classic hotel with excellent service and central location”
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Central Kyoto hotel with a rooftop terrace offering scenic views.”
Perplexity · 05-25
“Historic luxury hotel offering elevated outdoor spaces with city views.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Central location with potential rooftop or terrace pool options for city views.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 07-13
“This hotel works well for solo travelers who value reliable service, upscale comfort, and excellent transportation connections.”
“hotels near Fushimi Inari, Kyoto”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels near Fushimi Inari, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 05-25
“Luxurious option with refined rooms and walkable distance to central Kyoto while staying near Inari.”
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 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| October 19, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| October 12, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| September 28, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 14, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| September 7, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| July 13, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 6 |
| May 11, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
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 (48 links)
Direct 92%Google Travel 8%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20260 links / 2 mentions
October 19, 20260 links / 1 mentions
October 12, 20261 links / 2 mentions
September 28, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 21, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 14, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 7, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 31, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 24, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 17, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 10, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 3, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 27, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 13, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 6, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 22, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 15, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 11, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 4, 20262 links / 2 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other