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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.
Onomo Cape Town Foreshore
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 21 weeks.
Latest edition
1
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
1/6
latest edition
Total links
64
all time
Location
31A Heerengracht Street, Roggebaai Square, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Onomo Cape Town Foreshore at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“affordable hotels in Cape Town under $200”Cape Town, US6 of 6 AIs19 weeks31 quotes
“affordable hotels in Cape Town under $200”
Cape Town, US6 of 6 AIs19 weeks31 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“Offers comfortable, highly-rated accommodations with sweeping views of the city and Table Mountain at an affordable price point.”
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“A modern and highly functional budget option providing clean, minimalist rooms at an unbeatable low cost.”
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“Located right in the heart of the city, this relaxed hotel features a rooftop pool and affordable rates well below your limit.”
ChatGPT · 10-05
“A centrally located hotel offering affordable rates along with a rooftop pool, gym, dining , and secure parking .”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“An affordable contemporary hotel in the Foreshore district, close to the CTICC and V&A Waterfront.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“A relaxed, modern 4-star option right in the center of Cape Town with great rooftop amenities at an affordable price.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for business travelers”Cape Town, US3 of 6 AIs12 weeks16 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town for business travelers”
Cape Town, US3 of 6 AIs12 weeks16 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“Positioned right in the heart of the city center, it provides convenient and reliable accommodations suited for fast-paced working trips.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Located directly in the central business district, making it ideal for corporate travelers needing proximity to downtown offices.”
Gemini · 09-07
“Situated directly in the Foreshore financial and business district, offering convenient access to the Cape Town International Convention Centre.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“Offers modern studio apartments with dedicated work desks and high-speed Wi-Fi just minutes from the central business district.”
Gemini · 08-31
“Positioned centrally in the financial and corporate hub with fast connectivity and comfortable executive rooms ideal for productivity.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“Located just a short walk from the financial district and convention center, offering high-speed Wi-Fi and modern business-friendly studio apartments.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for solo travelers”Cape Town, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town for solo travelers”
Cape Town, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
Perplexity · 08-10
“Cosy, commuter-friendly hotel with gym and straightforward stay feel for solo travelers.”
Perplexity · 07-20
“Central waterfront location with modern rooms and strong safety features, ideal for a solo traveler seeking easy access to sights and transport.”
Perplexity · 07-13
“Cosy rooms, reliable service, and an oceanside location convenient for exploring the V&A Waterfront area”
Perplexity · 07-06
“Central location with comfortable rooms and reliable service, convenient for a first-time solo visit.”
Google AI Mode · 06-08
“Offers safe, central accommodation with attentive service, placing solo travelers close to Bree Street dining and city attractions”
Copilot · 05-18
“Modern, safe, and walkable to the V&A Waterfront, ideal for solo business or leisure travelers.”
“hotels in Cape Town with rooftop pool”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“hotels in Cape Town with rooftop pool”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“A relaxed modern hotel providing a lovely rooftop pool area complemented by unobstructed views of Table Mountain.”
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“A relaxed modern hotel right in the heart of the city offering a pleasant rooftop pool and deck area.”
“hotels near Table Mountain, Cape Town”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels near Table Mountain, Cape Town”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“This modern hotel offers high-floor rooms and a rooftop pool with stunning, unobstructed views of Table Mountain.”
“best hotels in Cape Town”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs7 weeks7 quotes
Perplexity · 08-24
“Cosy rooms with convenient foreshore location and good on-site dining options.”
Perplexity · 08-10
“Cozy rooms in a central foreshore location with good value and on-site dining.”
Perplexity · 08-03
“Convenient city-center location with modern rooms, gym, and multiple dining options.”
Perplexity · 07-27
“Cozy rooms in a convenient Foreshore location with gym and on-site dining.”
Perplexity · 07-20
“Central location with comfortable rooms, gym, and several dining options.”
Perplexity · 07-13
“Modern, city-centric base with great access to V&A Waterfront and business amenities.”
“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 · 08-03
“Compact city-center stay with convenient access to sights and two on-site restaurants.”
Perplexity · 07-13
“Modern, comfortable rooms with mountain views and easy access to city sights, ideal for couples seeking convenience.”
“best hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 07-06
“Reliable waterfront base with stylish rooms, two dining options, and strong value for location.”
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 19, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 |
| October 5, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| September 7, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| August 24, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 6 |
| July 27, 2026 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| July 13, 2026 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
| July 6, 2026 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 5 |
| June 29, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| June 8, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| June 1, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| May 11, 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 (64 links)
Direct 75%OTA 20%Google Travel 3%Other 2%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20260 links / 1 mentions
October 19, 20264 links / 4 mentions
October 5, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 28, 20261 links / 1 mentions
September 7, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 31, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 24, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 10, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 3, 20266 links / 6 mentions
July 27, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 20, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 13, 20265 links / 5 mentions
July 6, 20264 links / 5 mentions
June 29, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 15, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 8, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 1, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 18, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 11, 20261 links / 1 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other