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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.
Hilton Kyoto
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 26 weeks.
Latest edition
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
10
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
88
all time
Location
416 Shimomaruyachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8006, Japan
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Hilton Kyoto at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs19 weeks29 quotes
“hotels in Kyoto with rooftop pool”
Kyoto, US6 of 6 AIs19 weeks29 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“It has a modern indoor pool and a rooftop bar, as an alternative to a rooftop pool.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A downtown hotel with an indoor swimming pool and a rooftop bar with city views, though the rooftop venue is a bar rather than a pool.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A downtown hotel with an indoor swimming pool and a separate rooftop bar with city views, combining swimming with rooftop access.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“It pairs a sleek indoor pool experience with a remarkable rooftop bar overlooking the Higashiyama skyline.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“It was mentioned as having a rooftop bar with views and a separate indoor swimming pool rather than a rooftop pool.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“It has a swimming pool indoors and rooftop views, but not a rooftop swimming pool.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs14 weeks21 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs14 weeks21 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“A central Kawaramachi–Sanjo international hotel with larger rooms, an executive lounge, and facilities good for client entertainment.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Its central Kawaramachi-Sanjo location, spacious rooms, executive lounge, and upscale facilities suit executives and client meetings.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“Its central Kawaramachi-Sanjo location, modern facilities, and meeting spaces suit travelers combining business meetings with downtown dining.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“Its central location near Kawaramachi, executive lounge, meeting rooms, fitness center, and upscale international service make it a strong downtown business base.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“This international luxury property delivers top-tier executive lounge access, 24-hour fitness facilities, and seamless meeting capabilities.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“It offers familiar international business-hotel standards, an executive lounge, meeting facilities, fitness and spa amenities, and a central Kyoto location.”
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks14 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs10 weeks14 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“Offering exceptionally large rooms and an indoor heated pool, this luxury hotel delivers a comfortable and family-friendly downtown stay.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Affordable option with reliable Hilton service and family-friendly dining.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Affordable option with reliable Hilton service and family-friendly dining.”
Copilot · 08-24
“Modern amenities and family-friendly services at a reasonable price point.”
Perplexity · 08-24
“Reputable family-friendly option with multiple suites and convenient location near central Kyoto sights.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Trusted chain with family-friendly facilities and spacious rooms.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
Perplexity · 08-17
“Well-known international hotel brand with reliable service, event spaces, and spa.”
Perplexity · 08-10
“Trusted brand with spacious rooms and business facilities in central Kyoto.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“Provides upscale accommodations in a central location at a comparatively moderate luxury price.”
Copilot · 06-29
“A polished, centrally located hotel with strong guest satisfaction and amenities.”
Copilot · 05-25
“A centrally located hotel offering modern comfort, great dining, and easy access to city attractions.”
Copilot · 05-11
“A centrally located upscale hotel offering comfort and easy access to Kyoto’s attractions.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs13 weeks17 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs13 weeks17 quotes
Copilot · 10-05
“Reliable comfort, excellent service, and central location provide peace of mind for solo guests.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Trusted international brand offering modern comforts and a central location.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Reliable comfort, central location, and amenities like fitness and dining options for independent travelers.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Reliable international brand with comfortable amenities and easy access to city attractions.”
Copilot · 08-24
“Trusted international brand with comfortable rooms and central access for sightseeing.”
Perplexity · 08-24
“Central, modern hotel with easy access to transit and plentiful dining near Kyoto's core, ideal for solo travelers.”
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“luxury hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“A sophisticated modern sanctuary offering an upscale rooftop experience and elegant design touches inspired by Kyoto weaving traditions.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Perplexity · 08-10
“Well-known brand with upscale rooms and convenient access for couples exploring Kyoto.”
Perplexity · 07-27
“Premium location with generous rooms, on-site dining, and easy access to Kyoto’s romantic districts.”
Perplexity · 07-20
“Reliable luxury brand with spacious rooms and central location for romantic city exploration.”
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 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| October 19, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| October 12, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| October 5, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| September 28, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| September 14, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| September 7, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| August 31, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| August 24, 2026 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 6 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| August 3, 2026 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| July 27, 2026 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 8 |
| July 20, 2026 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 6, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| June 22, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 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 (88 links)
Direct 94%OTA 3%Other 2%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20263 links / 3 mentions
October 19, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 5, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 28, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 21, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 14, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 7, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 31, 202610 links / 10 mentions
August 24, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 17, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 10, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 3, 20268 links / 8 mentions
July 27, 20267 links / 8 mentions
July 20, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 13, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 6, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 29, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 22, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 15, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 20262 links / 2 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other