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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated September 7, 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.
Le Méridien Melbourne
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 7, 2026. Tracked for 18 weeks.
This week
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
this week
Total links
41
all time
Location
20 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Le Méridien Melbourne at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“hotels in Melbourne with rooftop pool”Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs19 weeks45 quotes
“hotels in Melbourne with rooftop pool”
Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs19 weeks45 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-07
“This luxury CBD hotel matches the request with its heated rooftop pool deck and skyline views.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“Offers a show-stopping heated rooftop pool and terrace bar completing the chic 'Le Splash' experience.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“This upscale hotel features a stunning heated rooftop infinity pool with striking views over Parliament House and the city skyline.”
Gemini · 08-31
“Offers 'Le Splash', a chic and vibrant rooftop pool deck and bar overlooking the Melbourne CBD.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A five-star CBD hotel with an 18-metre heated rooftop pool, rooftop bar and skyline views.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“This upscale hotel features a stunning heated rooftop infinity pool with striking views over Parliament House and the city skyline.”
“best hotels in Melbourne”Melbourne, US4 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“best hotels in Melbourne”
Melbourne, US4 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
Gemini · 08-24
“Combines rich theatrical history with mid-century modern styling and a stunning rooftop pool overlooking the East End.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Stylish boutique hotel with a central location.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Combines boutique sophistication with modern amenities including a rooftop pool.”
Perplexity · 05-25
“Luxurious waterfront property with refined rooms and a prestigious CBD-Southbank location.”
Perplexity · 05-18
“Elegant, contemporary hotel in the heart of the city with refined service and easy access to major sights.”
ChatGPT · 05-04
“Stylish contemporary hotel with rooftop pool and a central arts precinct location.”
“best hotels in Fitzroy, Melbourne”Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Fitzroy, Melbourne”
Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 06-15
“A modern upscale hotel within walking distance of Fitzroy, featuring contemporary rooms and amenities.”
“luxury hotels in Melbourne”Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“luxury hotels in Melbourne”
Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Blends boutique luxury, rooftop amenities, and a prime cultural district location.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Boutique luxury hotel featuring art deco influences, rooftop pool, and sophisticated design.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Modern luxury hotel featuring chic mid-century-inspired design and a heated rooftop pool.”
ChatGPT · 05-04
“A sophisticated 5-star hotel featuring a rooftop pool, elegant design, and prime location near theatres and luxury shopping.”
“hotels near Federation Square, Melbourne”Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels near Federation Square, Melbourne”
Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 06-08
“Sophisticated riverside property near Federation Square with stylish rooms and strong dining options.”
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.
ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode
| Week | ChatGPT | Gemini | Perplexity | Grok | Copilot | Google AI Mode | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| May 4, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
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 (41 links)
Direct 93%OTA 2%Other 5%
Week-by-week
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 31, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 24, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 17, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 10, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 3, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 20, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 6, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 29, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 15, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 1, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 25, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 18, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 11, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 4, 20265 links / 5 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other