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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.
Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 10 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
22
all time
Location
5 Church Square, 37 Parliament St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“luxury hotels in Cape Town”Cape Town, US3 of 6 AIs5 weeks7 quotes
“luxury hotels in Cape Town”
Cape Town, US3 of 6 AIs5 weeks7 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“An intimate, highly exclusive boutique hotel offering supreme elegance right on historic Church Square.”
Perplexity · 08-24
“Boutique luxury in the city center with personalized service and elegant suites.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“A small, polished luxury boutique hotel distinguished by sophisticated suites, bespoke furnishings and personalized service.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“Overlooking historic Church Square, this exclusive boutique gem blends understated modern elegance with exceptionally personalized luxury service.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“An intimate luxury boutique hotel offering personalized service and sophisticated suites.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“A stylish boutique hotel offering oversized suites and intimate luxury in the heart of the city.”
“best hotels in Cape Town”Cape Town, US3 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town”
Cape Town, US3 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
Gemini · 06-29
“An ideal pick for travelers seeking historic charm blended with modern luxury, situated right in the vibrant cultural heart of the city.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“A stylish boutique hotel offering spacious suites and personalized service in the city center.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“An intimate luxury boutique hotel combining historic charm with spacious suites and personalized service.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Offers intimate luxury accommodations with personalized service in the heart of Cape Town.”
Google AI Mode · 05-25
“Housed in one of the city's oldest buildings, this intimate oasis delivers outstanding personal service, private elevators, and premium amenities like heated bathroom floors.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Elegant boutique hotel with spacious suites and highly personalized service in the heart of Cape Town.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for couples”Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town for couples”
Cape Town, US2 of 6 AIs5 weeks5 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“An exclusive, ultra-luxurious sanctuary providing spacious suites with personal touches and romantic views ideal for special getaways.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“Offering private elevator-accessed suites and refined intimate luxury right on Church Square, it is an exquisite choice for a romantic retreat.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Boutique property offering personalized service and a sophisticated romantic atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Sophisticated all-suite boutique hotel offering privacy, elegant interiors, and a refined romantic experience.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“A stylish European-inspired boutique hotel ideal for couples who want personalized luxury in the city center.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for solo travelers”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town for solo travelers”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-15
“An intimate ultra-luxury boutique stay in the city center with exceptional service and a quiet, exclusive atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Exclusive boutique hotel offering highly personalized service in the heart of Cape Town.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for business travelers”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town for business travelers”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 05-25
“High-end boutique hotel offering privacy and elegant suites for executive travelers and client stays.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“A private boutique luxury option favored by executives seeking personalized service and quiet surroundings.”
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 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| August 24, 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 1, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 25, 2026 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 |
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| May 11, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
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 (22 links)
Direct 100%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 28, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 24, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 29, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 1, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 25, 20266 links / 6 mentions
May 18, 20261 links / 1 mentions
May 11, 20263 links / 3 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other