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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.
Crown Metropol Melbourne
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 17 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
7
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
44
all time
Location
8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Crown Metropol Melbourne at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“family friendly hotels in Melbourne”Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs15 weeks25 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Melbourne”
Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs15 weeks25 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“Boasts a world-class indoor pool complex and vibrant entertainment precinct options that cater exceptionally well to families traveling with children.”
Copilot · 10-05
“High-rise hotel with indoor pool and entertainment complex perfect for families.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“The indoor pool and extensive entertainment and dining options within the Crown complex make it particularly attractive for families with older children or teenagers.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“Its indoor pool and extensive family-friendly entertainment in the Metropol Precinct provide plenty to do without leaving the hotel complex.”
Gemini · 08-10
“This hotel features a fantastic indoor pool complex and spacious rooms ideally suited for families visiting Melbourne.”
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“The hotel provides a vibrant family experience complete with an iconic indoor pool and nearby entertainment choices.”
“hotels in Melbourne with rooftop pool”Melbourne, US4 of 6 AIs8 weeks11 quotes
“hotels in Melbourne with rooftop pool”
Melbourne, US4 of 6 AIs8 weeks11 quotes
Gemini · 07-13
“It offers a premium, sky-high indoor infinity pool experience on the 27th floor with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.”
Google AI Mode · 07-13
“Includes a high-altitude infinity pool on the top floor with city views.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Features a stylish elevated pool with impressive city views in Southbank.”
Gemini · 07-06
“The property boasts a world-class, heated indoor-to-outdoor style infinity pool located on the 27th floor that clears the Southbank skyline.”
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“Features a famous infinity-edge pool with views over the Yarra River and city skyline.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“Features an iconic infinity pool on the 27th floor with panoramic city views.”
“best hotels in Melbourne”Melbourne, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Melbourne”
Melbourne, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
Perplexity · 08-24
“Contemporary luxury hotel with spa, pool, and direct riverfront access.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“A modern upscale hotel with stylish rooms and convenient access to Southbank entertainment.”
Perplexity · 05-25
“Luxurious riverfront hotel with expansive facilities and top-tier dining options.”
“best hotels in Melbourne for solo travelers”Melbourne, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Melbourne for solo travelers”
Melbourne, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
Copilot · 08-24
“Modern luxury hotel with spa and rooftop pool, offering relaxation and entertainment for solo visitors.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Luxury amenities including a spa and rooftop pool, great for solo travelers seeking indulgence and security.”
Copilot · 08-10
“Modern high-rise hotel with spa and rooftop pool, offering relaxation and safety for solo guests.”
Copilot · 07-13
“A luxury high-rise with excellent amenities and easy access to Southbank’s dining and nightlife.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Upscale Southbank hotel with strong security, nightlife access, and premium wellness facilities ideal for solo travelers.”
“best hotels in Melbourne for couples”Melbourne, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Melbourne for couples”
Melbourne, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
Perplexity · 07-27
“Iconic city resort with stylish rooms, a high-end lobby bar, and extensive amenities for couples.”
Perplexity · 07-06
“Luxurious stay with expansive spa facilities and skyline views.”
Perplexity · 06-22
“Modern spectacle with impressive amenities and a vibrant atmosphere for couples who want activity and style.”
Copilot · 05-25
“A luxurious and modern hotel offering stunning city views and romantic ambience ideal for couples.”
Perplexity · 05-11
“Luxurious resort-style experience with opulent suites and standout dining options.”
“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 · 06-29
“Iconic rooftop pool and direct access to Crown complex, close to Federation Square.”
“best hotels in Melbourne for business travelers”Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Melbourne for business travelers”
Melbourne, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-04
“Close to the convention center with strong conference facilities and upscale amenities for business events.”
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 | — | 2 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 1, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
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 (44 links)
Direct 64%OTA 23%Other 14%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20260 links / 1 mentions
October 5, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 24, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 17, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 10, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 27, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20264 links / 4 mentions
July 6, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 29, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 22, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 15, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 8, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 18, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 20267 links / 7 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other