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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated September 21, 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.
Genji Kyoto 源氏京都
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 21, 2026. Tracked for 18 weeks.
This week
3
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
this week
Total links
37
all time
Location
362-3 Hashidonochō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8113, Japan
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Genji Kyoto 源氏京都 at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs12 weeks15 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs12 weeks15 quotes
Copilot · 09-21
“Boutique townhouse-inspired hotel with rooftop garden and romantic ambiance.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“An intimate riverside boutique hotel combining contemporary Japanese design, attentive service, and rooftop views in a peaceful setting.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Stylish boutique hotel inspired by traditional townhouses, featuring a rooftop garden and intimate atmosphere.”
Copilot · 08-24
“Stylish boutique hotel inspired by traditional townhouses, featuring a rooftop garden and intimate atmosphere.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Stylish boutique hotel inspired by traditional townhouses with rooftop garden and river views.”
Copilot · 08-10
“Stylish boutique hotel inspired by traditional townhouses, offering rooftop garden and river views.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs10 weeks12 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs10 weeks12 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-21
“A tranquil riverside boutique hotel with central access, thoughtful service, and a particularly appealing atmosphere for solo travelers.”
ChatGPT · 09-14
“This intimate boutique hotel offers a peaceful riverside setting and a refined atmosphere that suits a solo splurge.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Boutique townhouse-style stay with rooftop garden, perfect for solo reflection.”
ChatGPT · 09-07
“Its small scale, riverside setting, tranquil atmosphere, and personalized service make it an excellent choice for a solo traveler seeking a peaceful luxury stay.”
Copilot · 08-17
“Boutique townhouse-inspired hotel with rooftop garden and river views, perfect for solo travelers seeking charm and tranquility.”
ChatGPT · 08-10
“Its intimate 19-room setting, personal service, peaceful gardens, and central Kamo River location make it especially appealing for solo travelers.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“A serene, design-forward waterfront hotel overlooking the Kamo River with stunning architectural blending and tranquil rooftop views.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“A boutique riverside hotel offering a stylish and intimate Kyoto stay with a relaxed design-focused atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Boutique luxury hotel offering personalized service and a peaceful riverside atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Stylish boutique hotel with river views and refined contemporary Japanese interiors.”
Google AI Mode · 05-18
“Inspired by traditional townhouses, this stylish riverside hotel offers free bike rentals and stunning rooftop views of the Kamo River.”
Google AI Mode · 05-11
“This stylish boutique hotel is inspired by traditional townhouses and offers a striking blend of refined Japanese aesthetics with a rooftop garden overlooking the Kamo River.”
“boutique hotels in Gion, Kyoto”Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“boutique hotels in Gion, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Copilot · 07-27
“Refined boutique hotel with exceptional guest ratings and stylish interiors.”
Perplexity · 07-13
“Stylish boutique hotel inspired by traditional townhouses with river views and rooftop garden in walking distance to Gion.”
“hotels near Fushimi Inari, Kyoto”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels near Fushimi Inari, Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 08-17
“Boutique-style hotel with river views and a rooftop garden, near central Kyoto.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Copilot · 08-03
“Boutique luxury with rooftop garden and quiet atmosphere ideal for business stays.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 |
| September 14, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| September 7, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| August 3, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 |
| July 27, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| July 20, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| July 13, 2026 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| June 15, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| June 8, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 25, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 (37 links)
Direct 92%OTA 8%
Week-by-week
September 21, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 14, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 7, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 31, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 24, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 17, 20263 links / 3 mentions
August 10, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 3, 20263 links / 3 mentions
July 27, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 20, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 13, 20262 links / 2 mentions
July 6, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 29, 20261 links / 1 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 8, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 25, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 18, 20263 links / 3 mentions
May 11, 20261 links / 1 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other