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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.
AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 23 weeks.
Latest edition
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
9
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
latest edition
Total links
79
all time
Location
Dockrail Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”Cape Town, US5 of 6 AIs11 weeks16 quotes
“best hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”
Cape Town, US5 of 6 AIs11 weeks16 quotes
Gemini · 09-14
“A sleek, design-conscious hotel offering comfortable accommodations and great proximity to both the waterfront and city center.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Offers informal and modern lodging with gorgeous harbor and mountain views alongside an outdoor pool near the waterfront.”
Gemini · 08-31
“Features sleek, contemporary design with convenient access to both the Cape Town International Convention Centre and the waterfront.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“Provides sleek, modern accommodations close to the canal with complimentary transit options straight to the V&A precinct.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Contemporary Marriott option with easy waterfront access and breakfast.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Relaxed hotel with harbour and mountain views, dining options, and outdoor pool.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for business travelers”Cape Town, US4 of 6 AIs20 weeks33 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town for business travelers”
Cape Town, US4 of 6 AIs20 weeks33 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Offers modern, business-friendly rooms under familiar Marriott brand standards with convenient Waterfront access.”
Gemini · 11-02
“Provides sleek, modern workspaces and a convenient location right near the V&A Waterfront and major business hubs.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“Sleek, modern styling with reliable workspaces and a prime Foreshore location convenient for both the commercial district and the V&A Waterfront.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A modern business-friendly hotel near the CTICC and Waterfront with meeting facilities and convenient transport options.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“This hotel provides sleek, modern amenities and a dedicated business center right next to the major commercial waterfront district.”
Gemini · 09-14
“Located in the Foreshore district close to the financial hub, offering modern amenities tailored for business travelers.”
“family friendly hotels in Cape Town”Cape Town, US4 of 6 AIs8 weeks11 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Cape Town”
Cape Town, US4 of 6 AIs8 weeks11 quotes
Perplexity · 08-24
“Stylish, accessible location with family-friendly facilities and easy access to the Waterfront.”
Perplexity · 08-17
“Casual, family-friendly hotel with harbor views and easy access to attractions.”
Perplexity · 08-10
“Casual, family-friendly with harbor views and pool, convenient location.”
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“A clean, contemporary choice offering convenient family rooms and easy access to both the harbor and downtown attractions.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Informal, family-friendly waterfront location with breakfast and outdoor pool.”
Copilot · 07-27
“Modern amenities, family-friendly dining, and walking distance to the V&A Waterfront.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for solo travelers”Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town for solo travelers”
Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“Offering sleek, modern comfort and a secure location near the V&A Waterfront, it is a reliable and convenient base for urban explorers.”
Google AI Mode · 08-10
“A modern, highly secure property featuring reliable amenities and a convenient location close to the canal shuttle for easy solo exploration.”
Perplexity · 08-10
“Harbor views and modern rooms in a walkable, safe waterfront location.”
Perplexity · 07-27
“Compact, modern rooms with practical amenities and a central Foreshore location close to transport and sights.”
“affordable hotels in Cape Town under $200”Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks7 quotes
“affordable hotels in Cape Town under $200”
Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks7 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A modern waterfront-area hotel with convenient access to the V&A Waterfront and Cape Town International Convention Centre.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A modern waterfront-area hotel with convenient access to the V&A Waterfront and Cape Town International Convention Centre.”
Gemini · 08-17
“A modern waterfront hotel providing upscale amenities close to major attractions typically priced under $200 a night.”
ChatGPT · 08-17
“The best upscale option in the list, with modern rooms, a pool, gym, and convenient access to the V&A Waterfront.”
Gemini · 07-13
“This modern, highly-rated hotel offers stylish accommodations near the V&A Waterfront safely within the $200 per night budget.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Stylish Marriott property that often offers rates below $200.”
“hotels in Cape Town with rooftop pool”Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“hotels in Cape Town with rooftop pool”
Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Perplexity · 08-17
“Harbour-view hotel with an outdoor pool on the rooftop terrace area.”
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“Modern hotel featuring a heated outdoor rooftop pool overlooking the harbor.”
Google AI Mode · 06-15
“Provides a relaxing outdoor rooftop pool with views of the Table Mountain and harbor”
Google AI Mode · 06-08
“Boasts a heated outdoor rooftop pool overlooking the working harbour.”
“best hotels in Cape Town”Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town”
Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
Perplexity · 08-17
“Contemporary, stylish waterfront location with easy access to attractions and dining.”
Perplexity · 08-10
“Modern waterfront property with stylish rooms and harbor views, plus dining options.”
Gemini · 08-10
“Delivers sleek, contemporary comfort within seamless walking distance of the bustling V&A Waterfront and Cape Town Convention Centre.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Harbour views, contemporary design, outdoor pool, and proximity to the V&A Waterfront.”
Perplexity · 07-06
“Harbor and mountain views with contemporary rooms and reliable service near the Waterfront.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for couples”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town for couples”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Perplexity · 08-24
“Contemporary design with harbor views and convenient access to waterfront attractions.”
Perplexity · 08-10
“Harbor views and contemporary design with easy access to attractions.”
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 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| September 21, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 31, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 9 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 9 |
| August 3, 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 6 |
| July 27, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 5 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| June 22, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| June 8, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| June 1, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 |
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| May 11, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
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 (79 links)
Direct 89%OTA 4%Google Travel 4%Other 4%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20261 links / 3 mentions
October 5, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 14, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 7, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 31, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 24, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 17, 20269 links / 9 mentions
August 10, 20269 links / 9 mentions
August 3, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 27, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 20, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 6, 20264 links / 5 mentions
June 29, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 22, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 15, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 8, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 18, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 11, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 4, 20262 links / 2 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other