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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.
Rydges Melbourne
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 16 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
29
all time
Location
186 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Rydges 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, US6 of 6 AIs23 weeks54 quotes
“hotels in Melbourne with rooftop pool”
Melbourne, US6 of 6 AIs23 weeks54 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Provides a heated rooftop swimming pool and Level 23 rooftop terrace in the central theatre district.”
Gemini · 11-02
“Features an inviting rooftop pool and terrace area right in the CBD, serving as a calm oasis above the bustling cityscape.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A modern central hotel with a heated outdoor rooftop pool, convenient for city attractions.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“Centrally located on Exhibition Street, this stylishly refurbished hotel boasts a lovely heated rooftop pool and lounge.”
Copilot · 10-05
“Modern hotel with a heated rooftop pool and central location.”
Gemini · 09-28
“A sophisticated hotel offering a fabulous rooftop pool alongside its upscale rooms and lounge bar.”
“best hotels in Melbourne for solo travelers”Melbourne, US3 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Melbourne for solo travelers”
Melbourne, US3 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
Google AI Mode · 08-17
“Situated right in the heart of the theatre district, this central hotel offers streamlined amenities and a social atmosphere ideal for independent explorers.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Central location with comfortable rooms and a rooftop pool, offering relaxation and easy access to attractions.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“A modern hotel in the theatre district with excellent walkability and convenient public transport access.”
“best hotels in Melbourne for business travelers”Melbourne, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Melbourne for business travelers”
Melbourne, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-03
“Recently renovated hotel offering strong business facilities at a competitive price.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Central CBD location ideal for corporate travelers with stylish, work-friendly rooms.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“Recently renovated hotel offering strong value, modern rooms, and a central business district location.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Recently renovated hotel offering good value, business-friendly amenities, and a central location.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Reliable mid-range CBD hotel with convenient access to business districts and transport.”
“family friendly hotels in Melbourne”Melbourne, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Melbourne”
Melbourne, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 07-20
“Modern family-friendly rooms and a rooftop pool in a central location near entertainment precincts.”
Google AI Mode · 06-08
“Located near the theatre district and Parliament, featuring a rooftop pool and modern family-friendly rooms.”
“hotels near Federation Square, Melbourne”Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels near Federation Square, Melbourne”
Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 07-20
“Recently renovated hotel with a rooftop pool close to the theatre district.”
“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 · 07-06
“A modern upscale hotel offering comfortable accommodation a short walk or tram ride from Fitzroy.”
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 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| August 3, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| July 20, 2026 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 |
| June 29, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
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 (29 links)
Direct 97%Other 3%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20260 links / 1 mentions
October 5, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 28, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 31, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 24, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 10, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 3, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 27, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 20, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 29, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 11, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 4, 20261 links / 1 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other