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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 Millennials Kyoto
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 25 weeks.
Latest edition
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
47
all time
Location
235 Yamazakichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8032, Japan
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to The Millennials 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 solo travelers”Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs26 weeks62 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs26 weeks62 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Modern private sleeping pods and central Kawaramachi location make it ideal for solo travelers who want to meet others.”
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“An innovative, tech-forward social smart-pod hotel featuring a vibrant co-working lounge and daily happy hours that make it easy for solo travelers to meet people.”
Gemini · 11-02
“Offers high-tech smart pods with adjustable reclining beds and vibrant communal co-working spaces, making it exceptionally social and convenient for solo travelers.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“Modern capsule pods with shared spaces offer private sleeping areas and a central Kawaramachi location for solo travelers.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“Offers high-tech smart pods, excellent social spaces, and a daily free beer hour that makes connecting with other solo travelers effortless.”
Gemini · 10-12
“Offers high-tech capsule rooms and a vibrant social lounge that makes connecting with other solo travelers effortless.”
“affordable hotels in Kyoto under $200”Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs12 weeks13 quotes
“affordable hotels in Kyoto under $200”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs12 weeks13 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“A high-tech, contemporary capsule hotel featuring a stylish industrial lounge at an affordable price point.”
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“This high-tech smart-pod capsule hotel offers an exceptional modern experience well under budget in downtown Kyoto.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“A high-tech smart-pod hotel centrally located in downtown Kyoto offering affordable futuristic comfort well under the budget limit.”
Gemini · 09-28
“An innovative capsule hotel featuring high-tech smart pods and a social industrial lounge at a very affordable price.”
Gemini · 08-31
“A high-tech capsule hotel concept delivering sleek, affordable private pods right in the heart of Kyoto.”
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“A high-tech pod hotel in downtown Kyoto providing a social lounge experience and nightly free beer at a budget-friendly price.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
Copilot · 09-21
“Innovative capsule-style hotel with modern workspaces and social areas, appealing to younger business travelers.”
Copilot · 08-17
“A modern capsule hotel with co-working spaces and social areas, perfect for networking and short business trips.”
Copilot · 08-10
“Modern capsule hotel with co-working spaces and social areas, ideal for networking and short business stays.”
Copilot · 08-03
“Modern capsule hotel with co-working lounge and central location for efficient business travel.”
Perplexity · 07-27
“Contemporary hybrid hotel with efficient coworking spaces and fast connectivity.”
Google AI Mode · 05-11
“A top choice for budget-conscious solo business travelers, featuring a high-end 24-hour coworking space and a design-forward communal kitchen.”
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“An exquisite small luxury ryokan offering a seamless fusion of modern comfort and traditional Japanese hospitality in the heart of Gion.”
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 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| October 19, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| October 12, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 29, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
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 (47 links)
Direct 53%OTA 32%Other 15%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20262 links / 3 mentions
October 19, 20261 links / 1 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 5, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 28, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 14, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 31, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 24, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 17, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 10, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 3, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 27, 20261 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 29, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 22, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 11, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 4, 20264 links / 4 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other