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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated August 24, 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.
Crown Metropol Melbourne
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of August 24, 2026. Tracked for 15 weeks.
This week
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
7
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
this week
Total links
42
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 AIs13 weeks22 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Melbourne”
Melbourne, US5 of 6 AIs13 weeks22 quotes
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.”
Gemini · 07-27
“Offers exceptional family suites and a massive indoor pool complex that kids will love, located right near Southbank attractions.”
Copilot · 07-13
“Large modern rooms and access to the Crown entertainment complex make it great for families.”
Google AI Mode · 07-06
“Features a family-friendly pool area and is located within the entertainment complex near the river.”
“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 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”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.”
Perplexity · 05-25
“Luxurious riverfront hotel with expansive facilities and top-tier dining options.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“A modern upscale hotel with stylish rooms and convenient access to Southbank entertainment.”
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (42 links)
Direct 62%OTA 24%Other 14%
Week-by-week
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