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Live Β· refreshed weeklyUpdated May 18, 2026
AI Hotel Landscape
How leading AI assistants recommend hotels β 616 prompts across 56 destinations, refreshed every Monday.
Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift Β±5% week to week.
Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of May 18, 2026. Tracked for 2 weeks.
This week
9
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
9
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
this week
Total links
12
all time
Location
555 Xi Zang Zhong Lu, People's Square, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200003
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
βfamily friendly hotels in ShanghaiβShanghai, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks8 quotes
βfamily friendly hotels in Shanghaiβ
Shanghai, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks8 quotes
Perplexity Β· 05-18
βCentral location near Peopleβs Square with an indoor pool and spacious upscale amenities that work well for families.β
Google AI Mode Β· 05-18
βPerfectly situated near People's Square, this hotel provides exceptionally spacious rooms, a massive indoor pool, and kid-friendly buffet options that make urban exploring with children incredibly convenient.β
ChatGPT Β· 05-18
βA great central base for sightseeing with easy metro access and family-friendly facilities.β
ChatGPT Β· 05-11
βExcellent central location, spacious rooms, and family-friendly amenities make it one of the best overall choices for families visiting Shanghai.β
Google AI Mode Β· 05-04
βA top-rated choice for central stays, offering themed family rooms, an indoor pool, and special children's amenities like bathrobes and slippers.β
Google AI Mode Β· 05-04
βCentrally located near People's Square, it provides convenient connecting rooms and a large indoor pool for family leisure.β
βbest hotels in Shanghai for solo travelersβShanghai, US3 of 6 AIs3 weeks5 quotes
βbest hotels in Shanghai for solo travelersβ
Shanghai, US3 of 6 AIs3 weeks5 quotes
ChatGPT Β· 05-18
βWalking distance to Peopleβs Square and Nanjing Road, perfect for solo exploration.β
Perplexity Β· 05-18
βA central Peopleβs Square location with polished dining and lounge spaces makes it convenient, comfortable, and easy to navigate alone.β
Google AI Mode Β· 05-11
βThis highly-rated hotel is praised for its central location near People's Square and its comprehensive amenities, including a large gym and safe environment for solo guests.β
Perplexity Β· 05-11
βCentral location, strong reviews, and a polished lounge and dining setup make it a convenient and comfortable base for solo travel.β
Google AI Mode Β· 04-27
βSituated in the heart of the city near People's Square, it provides seamless access to transit and a reliable, high-standard environment for first-time solo visitors.β
βaffordable hotels in Shanghai under $200βShanghai, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
βaffordable hotels in Shanghai under $200β
Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT Β· 05-18
βBest overall balance of location, upscale comfort, and value for travelers staying under a $200 budget.β
ChatGPT Β· 05-11
βModern amenities and central location near Nanjing Road, suitable for families.β
Gemini Β· 05-04
βThis large-scale luxury hotel offers a central hub for travelers with frequent competitive pricing near the Nanjing Road shopping district.β
βbest hotels in Shanghai for business travelersβShanghai, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
βbest hotels in Shanghai for business travelersβ
Shanghai, US2 of 6 AIs3 weeks4 quotes
Google AI Mode Β· 05-18
βIts highly central People's Square location combined with spacious event spaces makes it a remarkably convenient hub for hosting or attending city-wide corporate functions.β
ChatGPT Β· 05-18
βReliable international business hotel with excellent transit access, central location, and strong value for corporate stays.β
Google AI Mode Β· 05-11
βPositioned near People's Square, it is a premium choice for those needing central access to the city's commercial and transit hubs.β
Google AI Mode Β· 05-04
βCentrally located near People's Square with one of the city's best executive lounges and spacious work-friendly rooms for Puxi-based business.β
βhotels near Oriental Pearl Tower, ShanghaiβShanghai, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
βhotels near Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghaiβ
Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
Perplexity Β· 05-18
βA reliable central hotel with strong reviews, making it a good base for reaching Oriental Pearl Tower and the Bund area.β
Perplexity Β· 05-11
βA reliable full-service hotel with strong transit access, making it a practical base for visiting Oriental Pearl Tower.β
βbest hotels in Shanghai for couplesβShanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
βbest hotels in Shanghai for couplesβ
Shanghai, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
Perplexity Β· 05-11
βAn upscale hotel with a spa, indoor pool, and refined dining that works well for a couples stay.β
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 4 | β | 3 | β | β | 2 | 9 |
| May 11, 2026 | β | β | 3 | β | β | β | 3 |
LINK MIX
Where AIs send users for this hotel
When the AI links the hotel, where does it point β the hotel's own site (direct), an OTA like Booking.com, a chain page like Marriott.com, or something else?
All time (12 links)
Direct 100%
Week-by-week
May 18, 20269 links / 9 mentions
May 11, 20263 links / 3 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other