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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.
Freehand New York
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of September 21, 2026. Tracked for 4 weeks.
This week
5
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
7
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
this week
Total links
20
all time
Location
23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Freehand New York at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“best hotels in New York”New York, US4 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
“best hotels in New York”
New York, US4 of 6 AIs4 weeks5 quotes
Gemini · 09-21
“An upscale sanctuary offering exquisite Japanese and Italian dining, an exceptional jazz club, and a world-class spa.”
Perplexity · 07-27
“Chic, affordable luxury with vibrant common spaces and several dining options.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Offers one of the most exclusive luxury experiences in New York with exceptional service and amenities.”
Google AI Mode · 06-01
“This ultra-luxury sanctuary on Billionaires' Row offers high-end privacy, custom minimalist design, and suites featuring individual working fireplaces.”
Perplexity · 05-18
“A stylish, modern hotel with a lively social scene and a convenient Manhattan location for dining and sightseeing.”
“luxury hotels in New York”New York, US3 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
“luxury hotels in New York”
New York, US3 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
Gemini · 09-21
“A sophisticated urban sanctuary offering upscale Japanese and Italian dining, a jazz club, and an ultra-exclusive spa.”
ChatGPT · 09-21
“Ultra-luxury hotel offering exceptional privacy, wellness facilities, and a prime Fifth Avenue location.”
Google AI Mode · 06-01
“This ultra-luxury sanctuary brings Aman's signature Asian-inspired serenity and massive wellness facilities to Billionaires' Row.”
“best hotels in New York for solo travelers”New York, US3 of 6 AIs17 weeks26 quotes
“best hotels in New York for solo travelers”
New York, US3 of 6 AIs17 weeks26 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“Offers efficiently laid-out solo rooms with a vibrant social atmosphere and fantastic communal spaces perfect for meeting people.”
Google AI Mode · 09-14
“Provides a vibrant, artistic social atmosphere with vibrant communal spaces perfect for meeting fellow travelers.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“With an artistic, community-driven atmosphere and highly social bars, it is exceptionally welcoming for travelers looking to meet others or enjoy a creative vibe.”
ChatGPT · 08-24
“Its dedicated solo rooms, lively bars, events, and communal atmosphere make it especially well suited to solo travelers.”
Google AI Mode · 08-03
“Artistic, vibrant community atmosphere with stylishly cozy quarters located centrally in Manhattan.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“Located in a former residential hotel, it offers creatively designed rooms and a popular social scene, perfect for solo travelers looking for a community vibe.”
“best hotels in New York for couples”New York, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in New York for couples”
New York, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Gemini · 09-21
“Provides an intimate, high-end atmosphere featuring upscale dining, a jazz club, and an exceptional spa for couples.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Ultra-luxury accommodations, a world-class spa, and spacious suites make it ideal for special romantic occasions.”
“best hotels in Manhattan, New York”New York, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
“best hotels in Manhattan, New York”
New York, US2 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 09-21
“An ultra-luxury Midtown retreat focused on privacy, spacious accommodations, and an extensive three-floor wellness experience.”
Gemini · 06-01
“A luxurious urban sanctuary in the historic Crown Building, featuring massive suites and an unparalleled wellness spa.”
“boutique hotels in Manhattan, New York”New York, US2 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
“boutique hotels in Manhattan, New York”
New York, US2 of 6 AIs6 weeks6 quotes
Copilot · 09-14
“Trendy boutique hotel with stylish quarters, two restaurants, and a vibrant artistic atmosphere.”
Copilot · 07-20
“Hip boutique hotel with an artistic vibe, cocktail bar, and multiple dining options.”
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Creative and design-forward Flatiron-area hotel popular with younger travelers and remote workers.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“A lively and budget-friendly boutique hotel with stylish interiors and a strong social atmosphere.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“A creative and social boutique-style hotel offering strong value and a vibrant atmosphere in Flatiron.”
ChatGPT · 05-04
“A trendy boutique hotel blending creative design with lively social spaces and great dining options.”
“affordable hotels in New York under $200”New York, US1 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
“affordable hotels in New York under $200”
New York, US1 of 6 AIs5 weeks6 quotes
Gemini · 07-20
“Located in the Flatiron District, this trendy hotel offers affordable private room options with top-rated food and beverage spots on-site.”
Gemini · 06-01
“Situated in the Flatiron District, it features artistic, trendy accommodations with smaller queen or bunk configurations that regularly fit sub-$200 budgets.”
Gemini · 05-11
“Located in the Flatiron District, this artistic hotel offers smaller standard rooms and 'bunk' options that often fit within budget.”
Gemini · 05-04
“Located in the Flatiron District, this trendy hotel offers a variety of room types including small 'shoebox' rooms and bunks that typically fall under $200.”
Gemini · 05-04
“Located in the Flatiron District, this stylish hotel offers bunk rooms and standard queens that frequently dip below the $200 mark.”
Gemini · 04-27
“This Flatiron District hotel offers artistic, smaller 'Shoebox' rooms that frequently price under $200 for those seeking a trendy atmosphere.”
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 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 |
| May 11, 2026 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| May 4, 2026 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 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 (20 links)
Direct 85%Other 15%
Week-by-week
September 21, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 1, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 11, 20262 links / 2 mentions
May 4, 20266 links / 6 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other