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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.
Acorn House
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 18 weeks.
Latest edition
5
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
10
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
85
all time
Location
1 Montrose Ave, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Acorn House 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, US5 of 6 AIs17 weeks40 quotes
“luxury hotels in Cape Town”
Cape Town, US5 of 6 AIs17 weeks40 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“An exclusive Edwardian mansion perched on the slopes of Bantry Bay, offering stunning Atlantic Ocean views and an exceptional private art collection.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“An intimate, ultra-luxurious property in Bantry Bay known for Atlantic views, a fine art collection, and personalized hospitality.”
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“An exclusive cliffside retreat offering exceptional contemporary South African art collections and sweeping Atlantic Ocean views.”
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“A polished and exclusive Edwardian mansion offering breathtaking ocean views, fine art collections, and top-tier hospitality.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“An ultra-exclusive intimate seaside retreat in Bantry Bay with an important art collection, a celebrated wine cellar, ocean views and personalized service.”
Copilot · 10-05
“Exclusive oceanfront boutique hotel with world-class art, fine dining, and personalized service.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for couples”Cape Town, US4 of 6 AIs12 weeks22 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town for couples”
Cape Town, US4 of 6 AIs12 weeks22 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“An exclusive cliffside retreat in wind-free Bantry Bay offering supreme privacy, fine art, and breathtaking ocean vistas.”
ChatGPT · 11-02
“Ultra-luxury boutique hotel in Bantry Bay with Atlantic Ocean views, gardens and exceptional service, ideal for romance.”
Gemini · 10-19
“This private Edwardian mansion offers intimate cliff-carved luxury, world-class art collections, and unparalleled romantic ocean views away from the crowds.”
ChatGPT · 10-19
“An intimate, elegant retreat in Bantry Bay with ocean views and privacy, well suited to honeymooners.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Exclusive luxury with oceanfront views, art collections, and intimate dining experiences.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“An exceptional choice for couples seeking ultra-luxury, privacy, panoramic Atlantic views, art, wine and personalized service.”
“best hotels in Cape Town”Cape Town, US4 of 6 AIs13 weeks19 quotes
“best hotels in Cape Town”
Cape Town, US4 of 6 AIs13 weeks19 quotes
ChatGPT · 11-02
“An extraordinary private mansion-style boutique hotel with ocean views and exceptional hospitality, ideal for privacy and exclusive luxury.”
Copilot · 09-28
“Exclusive oceanfront boutique hotel with fine dining and art collection.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Exclusive boutique hotel with ocean views, fine dining, and curated South African art collection.”
Copilot · 09-07
“Exclusive boutique hotel offering oceanfront views, fine dining, and exceptional art collection.”
ChatGPT · 08-31
“A private boutique luxury retreat offering ocean views, exceptional service, art, and wine experiences.”
Copilot · 08-31
“Exclusive boutique hotel with ocean views, fine dining, and curated art collection.”
“boutique hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“boutique hotels in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 11-02
“An elegant and intimate luxury boutique hotel with sophisticated interiors and a location close to the Waterfront.”
“hotels in Cape Town with rooftop pool”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“hotels in Cape Town with rooftop pool”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-05
“It features a fantastic rooftop pool boasting panoramic views of the ocean and Lion's Head.”
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“It boasts an incredible rooftop pool and terrace area offering stunning panoramic views of the ocean and nearby mountains.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“This stylish property offers a tranquil rooftop pool oasis featuring sweeping panoramic views of the Atlantic ocean.”
“hotels near Table Mountain, Cape Town”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“hotels near Table Mountain, Cape Town”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
ChatGPT · 08-03
“A charming guesthouse in Oranjezicht known for excellent breakfasts and proximity to Table Mountain.”
ChatGPT · 07-27
“A charming guesthouse in Oranjezicht with easy access to Table Mountain hiking routes.”
ChatGPT · 07-20
“A charming guesthouse with personalized service and easy access to Table Mountain.”
ChatGPT · 07-13
“A charming guesthouse close to hiking trails and the Table Mountain cableway.”
ChatGPT · 07-06
“A peaceful guest house offering comfortable accommodations and excellent access to Table Mountain.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Highly rated guest house at the foot of Table Mountain known for personalized service.”
“affordable hotels in Cape Town under $200”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“affordable hotels in Cape Town under $200”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 07-27
“Apartment-style accommodations with kitchenettes that offer good value in Green Point.”
“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
ChatGPT · 07-13
“Boutique luxury property offering an intimate atmosphere and personalized service.”
“best hotels in Cape Town for solo travelers”Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Cape Town for solo travelers”
Cape Town, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Gemini · 07-13
“Located in a highly secure, walkable coastal neighborhood, this boutique hotel offers solo travelers a social rooftop pool deck and a cozy, home-like atmosphere.”
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 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| October 19, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| October 12, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| September 14, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| September 7, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 |
| August 31, 2026 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 10 |
| August 24, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| August 17, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| August 10, 2026 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| August 3, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| July 27, 2026 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| July 20, 2026 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| July 13, 2026 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 |
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 (85 links)
Direct 89%OTA 2%Google Travel 1%Other 7%
Week-by-week
November 2, 20260 links / 5 mentions
October 19, 20262 links / 5 mentions
October 12, 20260 links / 1 mentions
October 5, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 28, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 21, 20262 links / 2 mentions
September 14, 20265 links / 5 mentions
September 7, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 31, 202610 links / 10 mentions
August 24, 20264 links / 4 mentions
August 17, 20265 links / 5 mentions
August 10, 20266 links / 6 mentions
August 3, 20261 links / 1 mentions
July 27, 20267 links / 7 mentions
July 20, 20268 links / 8 mentions
July 13, 20269 links / 9 mentions
July 6, 202610 links / 10 mentions
June 29, 20266 links / 6 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other