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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.
The Hat Madrid
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of October 19, 2026. Tracked for 19 weeks.
Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
6
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
58
all time
Location
C. Imperial, 9, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to The Hat Madrid at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in Madrid for solo travelers”Madrid, US5 of 6 AIs25 weeks66 quotes
“best hotels in Madrid for solo travelers”
Madrid, US5 of 6 AIs25 weeks66 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-19
“It offers a vibrant, social rooftop bar and daily solo-friendly activities that make it exceptionally easy for solo travelers to meet people.”
Gemini · 10-19
“An exceptionally social boutique hostel offering vibrant communal spaces, a lively rooftop bar, and organized activities that make meeting fellow solo travelers effortless.”
ChatGPT · 10-12
“A popular hostel near Plaza Mayor with a rooftop terrace that helps first-time solo travelers meet others while staying on a budget.”
Gemini · 10-12
“This lively boutique hostel offers a fantastic social atmosphere, rooftop bar, and central location ideal for solo travelers looking to meet people.”
Gemini · 09-28
“An exceptional choice for solo travelers offering a social atmosphere, vibrant rooftop bar, and central location near Plaza Mayor.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Offers a vibrant social atmosphere with a rooftop bar that makes it exceptionally easy for solo travelers to meet people.”
“affordable hotels in Madrid under $200”Madrid, US5 of 6 AIs14 weeks21 quotes
“affordable hotels in Madrid under $200”
Madrid, US5 of 6 AIs14 weeks21 quotes
Gemini · 09-21
“This highly-rated, affordable 2-star hotel features a vibrant rooftop bar and sits well below your $200 budget.”
Copilot · 09-21
“Trendy hostel with rooftop bar and free breakfast, well-rated and budget-friendly.”
Gemini · 09-14
“This highly rated, vibrant hotel offers affordable lodging well under $200 per night featuring a popular rooftop bar.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Stylish budget hostel with rooftop bar and prime location under $200.”
Gemini · 09-07
“An affordable and centrally located accommodation near Plaza Mayor offering vibrant social spaces and great value under $200.”
Google AI Mode · 08-31
“A vibrant, highly-rated boutique hostel and hotel offering stylish social spaces and a popular rooftop bar right near Plaza Mayor.”
“best hotels in Sol, Madrid”Madrid, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“best hotels in Sol, Madrid”
Madrid, US3 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
Gemini · 10-12
“A laid-back, highly-rated boutique lodging featuring bright rooms and a popular rooftop bar just off Plaza Mayor near Sol.”
Gemini · 10-05
“It offers a highly-rated, laid-back stay with a fantastic rooftop bar right in the heart of the Sol neighborhood.”
Gemini · 09-21
“A laid-back and highly rated boutique lodging near Plaza Mayor with a popular rooftop bar and bright, modern rooms.”
Gemini · 09-14
“A trendy, highly-reviewed boutique lodging featuring a popular rooftop bar and vibrant atmosphere close to Sol.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“A budget-friendly social accommodation with a rooftop terrace close to Sol and Plaza Mayor.”
Perplexity · 05-18
“A popular budget-friendly choice in the Sol area with a rooftop bar and excellent central access.”
“family friendly hotels in Madrid”Madrid, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Madrid”
Madrid, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Google AI Mode · 10-12
“A laid-back, budget-friendly lodging featuring family-friendly amenities and a fun rooftop atmosphere right in the heart of the city.”
Gemini · 10-05
“Offering affordable rates, free breakfast, and a central location, it provides a laid-back and convenient base for family explorations in Madrid.”
Gemini · 09-21
“A relaxed and modern lodging that offers great value, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere for travelers of all ages.”
“best hotels in Madrid”Madrid, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
“best hotels in Madrid”
Madrid, US2 of 6 AIs4 weeks4 quotes
Gemini · 10-05
“A highly-rated, laid-back boutique lodging featuring a fantastic rooftop bar and a great central location near Plaza Mayor.”
Gemini · 09-28
“A highly-rated boutique option featuring bright rooms, a vibrant rooftop bar, and a relaxed atmosphere.”
Gemini · 09-21
“A stylish and lively accommodation option featuring bright spaces and a popular rooftop bar right in the heart of Madrid.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“Social hostel with a rooftop terrace and boutique vibe for budget travelers.”
“boutique hotels in Sol, Madrid”Madrid, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
“boutique hotels in Sol, Madrid”
Madrid, US1 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
Gemini · 10-05
“A stylish and trendy boutique accommodation featuring a vibrant rooftop bar just steps away from Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol.”
Gemini · 09-28
“A stylish, design-forward boutique property offering a fantastic rooftop bar just steps away from Puerta del Sol.”
Gemini · 09-14
“A trendy boutique lodging featuring bright rooms, a vibrant rooftop bar, and a prime location near Sol.”
“hotels near Prado, Madrid”Madrid, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“hotels near Prado, Madrid”
Madrid, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity · 06-01
“A budget-friendly central stay that is still close enough to reach the Prado Museum and nearby attractions easily.”
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 | 2 |
| October 12, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| October 5, 2026 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| September 28, 2026 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| September 21, 2026 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | 6 |
| September 14, 2026 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 6 |
| September 7, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| August 31, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| August 24, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| August 17, 2026 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| August 10, 2026 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| August 3, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| June 22, 2026 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| June 15, 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 |
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 |
| May 11, 2026 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| May 4, 2026 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 6 |
| April 27, 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 (58 links)
Direct 50%OTA 12%Google Travel 34%Other 3%
Week-by-week
October 19, 20261 links / 2 mentions
October 12, 20262 links / 2 mentions
October 5, 20264 links / 4 mentions
September 28, 20263 links / 3 mentions
September 21, 20266 links / 6 mentions
September 14, 20266 links / 6 mentions
September 7, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 31, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 24, 20261 links / 1 mentions
August 17, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 10, 20262 links / 2 mentions
August 3, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 22, 20263 links / 3 mentions
June 15, 20262 links / 2 mentions
June 1, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 18, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 11, 20265 links / 5 mentions
May 4, 20266 links / 6 mentions
April 27, 20261 links / 1 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other