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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026Week of 2026-10-19
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.
Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 19, 2026. Tracked for 11 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
21
all time
Location
Kenyatta Ave, Nairobi, Kenya
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“affordable hotels in Nairobi under $200”Nairobi, US3 of 6 AIs11 weeks11 quotes
“affordable hotels in Nairobi under $200”
Nairobi, US3 of 6 AIs11 weeks11 quotes
ChatGPT · 10-19
“A full-service Central Nairobi hotel with on-site dining, a pool, and fitness facilities, priced at $120–$160 per night.”
ChatGPT · 08-10
“An upscale Nairobi hotel with gardens, a pool, wellness facilities, and convenient access to the CBD.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“A well-regarded, centrally located hotel frequently offering competitive rates below $200.”
Google AI Mode · 07-20
“Iconic hotel offering luxury amenities often available for under $200.”
Google AI Mode · 07-13
“Upscale brand often offering competitive rates under $200 for a luxury experience”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Offers a strong balance of comfort, amenities, and affordability for business and leisure travelers.”
“family friendly hotels in Nairobi”Nairobi, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Nairobi”
Nairobi, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Copilot · 07-27
“Renowned Nairobi hotel with pool and family services.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Spacious family rooms, swimming pool, and close to Nairobi National Park make it ideal for families.”
“best hotels in Nairobi for business travelers”Nairobi, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“best hotels in Nairobi for business travelers”
Nairobi, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Copilot · 07-27
“Conveniently situated in Upper Hill near embassies and corporate offices, with modern amenities.”
Perplexity · 07-20
“Relaxed, well-equipped hotel with conference facilities and outdoor spaces suitable for events.”
Perplexity · 07-13
“Established business hotel with extensive conference facilities and strategic city-center location.”
“best hotels in Nairobi for solo travelers”Nairobi, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Nairobi for solo travelers”
Nairobi, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 07-27
“Classic hotel with comfortable rooms, multiple dining options, and easy access to business districts.”
“best hotels in Nairobi”Nairobi, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Nairobi”
Nairobi, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 07-27
“Iconic upper-floor views and reliable service suited for business or leisure stays.”
“best hotels in Nairobi for couples”Nairobi, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Nairobi for couples”
Nairobi, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Copilot · 07-27
“Boutique-style hotel with cozy ambiance and poolside relaxation.”
“hotels near Nairobi National Park”Nairobi, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“hotels near Nairobi National Park”
Nairobi, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Established hotel with large gardens and pools, conveniently located near Nairobi National Park.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Well-regarded hotel offering comfortable accommodations close to Nairobi National Park.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 8, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 11, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 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 (21 links)
Direct 81%Other 19%
Week-by-week
October 19, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 10, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 27, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 20, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 13, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 15, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 11, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 4, 20261 links / 1 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other