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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 Darling

How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 17 weeks.

Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
38
all time
Location
80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
PROMPTS

Where this hotel showed up

Each prompt below resolved to The Darling at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.

“best hotels in Sydney for couples”
Sydney, US5 of 6 AIs15 weeks21 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Features beautiful spacious suites, excellent spa facilities and nearby restaurants and nightlife, balancing romance and relaxation.”
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“An award-winning luxury boutique hotel featuring a world-class day spa and stunning skyline views for a romantic retreat.”
Gemini · 10-12
“A swanky luxury hotel featuring upscale eateries and harbor views ideal for a special couples retreat.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“A glamorous choice for couples who want a luxury stay combined with a spa , restaurants, bars, nightlife , and convenient access to Darling Harbour .”
Gemini · 10-05
“A swanky luxury hotel providing sleek, modern rooms and a vibrant atmosphere with top-tier restaurants and entertainment.”
ChatGPT · 09-28
“The Darling combines boutique luxury, a substantial day spa and couples' treatments with easy access to Darling Harbour dining and entertainment.”
“best hotels in Sydney”
Sydney, US5 of 6 AIs11 weeks13 quotes
Gemini · 09-28
“A swanky luxury hotel with stylish harbour views, excellent eateries, entertainment venues, and top-tier amenities.”
Gemini · 09-21
“A swanky luxury escape featuring live entertainment venues, five upscale eateries, and close proximity to the waterfront.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“A swanky, highly awarded urban resort offering stunning harbor views and a glamorous boutique experience.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Stylish boutique hotel with harbour views and access to entertainment venues.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“A swanky and sophisticated luxury choice close to the entertainment precinct with exceptional harbor views.”
Gemini · 09-07
“A swanky luxury hotel featuring upscale dining, casino entertainment, and exceptional guest satisfaction ratings.”
“luxury hotels in Sydney”
Sydney, US3 of 6 AIs10 weeks11 quotes
Gemini · 09-28
“A swanky luxury hotel featuring upscale eateries, entertainment venues, and chic accommodations near the waterfront.”
Gemini · 09-21
“A swanky luxury option offering upscale eateries, live performance venues, and stylish harbor views close to the city center.”
Gemini · 09-07
“A swanky luxury destination providing stunning harbour views, multiple upscale eateries, live entertainment venues, and a casino.”
Perplexity · 07-27
“Chic, contemporary luxury with multiple dining venues and river views.”
Perplexity · 07-20
“Glitzy, contemporary luxury with multiple dining venues and entertainment options.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“A stylish luxury hotel with a renowned spa, premium restaurants, and convenient access to entertainment.”
“family friendly hotels in Sydney”
Sydney, US3 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“Offers exceptionally large, comfortable rooms and luxury suite layouts that provide plenty of space for families to unwind.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Features upscale amenities and a fantastic outdoor swimming pool, located near popular entertainment and attractions.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Vibrant luxury option with multiple dining outlets and family-friendly amenities near Darling Harbour.”
“best hotels in Sydney for business travelers”
Sydney, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Gemini · 09-21
“Situated close to the International Convention Centre (ICC Sydney), making it an ideal luxury choice for conference attendees and business travelers.”
Gemini · 09-14
“This luxury hotel provides upscale amenities, quiet spaces, and a convenient location near the International Convention Centre Sydney.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Features luxurious rooms and high-end amenities close to the International Convention Centre Sydney.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Convenient access to ICC Sydney and strong dining options make it ideal for conferences and client entertainment.”
“hotels in Sydney with rooftop pool”
Sydney, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“A Forbes Five-Star luxury hotel featuring a chic, custom-designed outdoor pool and relaxation deck.”
Perplexity · 06-29
“Luxurious rooftop pool with modern design and city skyline views within a premier entertainment precinct.”
Perplexity · 06-22
“Iconic luxury property with a renowned rooftop pool and city views.”
Perplexity · 06-15
“Iconic luxe property with a stylish rooftop pool offering city and harbour views.”
Perplexity · 05-04
“Iconic rooftop pool offering panoramic harbour views.”
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.

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ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode

Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026

WeekChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI ModeTotal
November 2, 20261————12
October 5, 2026—1————1
September 28, 2026—3————3
September 21, 2026—4————4
September 14, 2026—2———13
September 7, 2026—5————5
August 24, 2026————1—1
August 3, 2026——2———2
July 20, 20262—1———3
July 13, 20263—————3
June 29, 2026——1———1
June 22, 2026——2———2
June 15, 2026——2———2
June 8, 2026——1———1
May 18, 2026——2———2
May 11, 2026——1———1
May 4, 2026——2———2
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