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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated June 15, 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.
Cross Hotel Kyoto
How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of June 15, 2026. Tracked for 7 weeks.
This week
4
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
22
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
this week
Total links
55
all time
Location
71-1 Daikokuchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8031, Japan
PROMPTS
Where this hotel showed up
Each prompt below resolved to Cross Hotel Kyoto at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs7 weeks23 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs7 weeks23 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-15
“Modern central hotel close to Kawaramachi with easy walking access to shopping, dining, and major sightseeing areas.”
Google AI Mode · 06-15
“Situated in the heart of downtown, offering modern, spacious triple and quadruple rooms for families.”
Gemini · 06-15
“Located in the heart of downtown Kyoto, it offers excellent multi-bed family rooms and easy walkable access to top local restaurants and shops.”
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Central location with spacious family room options and easy walking access to shopping.”
Gemini · 06-08
“Located in downtown Kyoto, this contemporary hotel offers large connecting rooms and multi-bed family suites ideal for groups exploring the city on foot.”
Copilot · 06-01
“Spacious modern rooms and a central location make it ideal for families exploring Kyoto.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs6 weeks12 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs6 weeks12 quotes
ChatGPT · 06-08
“Provides excellent value, spacious rooms, and convenient access to business and dining districts.”
Google AI Mode · 06-08
“Located in central Kawaramachi with modern, stylish rooms and easy access to dining and entertainment for after-work hours.”
ChatGPT · 06-01
“Stylish, modern interiors with excellent Wi-Fi and workspaces, ideal for business travelers who want access to sightseeing.”
ChatGPT · 05-25
“Offers an excellent balance of central location, spacious quiet rooms, and strong value for business travelers.”
Grok · 05-18
“Excellent central location near shopping, dining, and transport in the Kawaramachi district, offering stylish rooms and facilities suited for efficient business stays.”
ChatGPT · 05-11
“Budget-friendly option with modern amenities and good dining options, suitable for business travelers seeking efficiency.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs5 weeks11 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US4 of 6 AIs5 weeks11 quotes
Copilot · 06-01
“Located near Pontocho and Gion, it offers easy access to nightlife and dining while remaining safe and comfortable for solo guests.”
Gemini · 06-01
“Located in the heart of the energetic Sanjo area, its stylish design, spacious communal lounge, and helpful English-speaking staff make it a secure and welcoming base for solo adventurers.”
Copilot · 05-25
“Stylish, comfortable, and located in a lively yet safe area perfect for exploring alone.”
Google AI Mode · 05-18
“It offers a premium, modern base camp right in the urban center of Kyoto with large room layouts, helpful neighborhood maps, and a relaxed lobby area perfect for unwinding.”
Google AI Mode · 05-11
“Highly recommended for its prime location near the Pontocho dining district, making it easy and safe for solo travelers to explore Kyoto's nightlife on foot.”
Grok · 05-11
“Prime downtown Kawaramachi location perfect for solo travelers with walkable access to shopping, dining, and transit in a modern, welcoming hotel.”
“affordable hotels in Kyoto under $200”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks7 quotes
“affordable hotels in Kyoto under $200”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs4 weeks7 quotes
Google AI Mode · 06-15
“Stylish hotel often offering rooms under $200 right in the heart of the Kawaramachi area.”
Google AI Mode · 06-08
“Located steps from Gion, this stylish hotel offers premium amenities often within the $150-$200 range.”
Gemini · 05-11
“Located in the heart of the Kawaramachi district, it offers modern luxury and spacious rooms that typically range between $130 and $195.”
Gemini · 05-04
“Often available for just under $200, this hotel features spacious, stylish rooms and an unbeatable location for shopping and dining.”
Grok · 05-04
“Excellent central location in Kawaramachi with high ratings for comfort, modern rooms, and great value often under $200.”
Gemini · 05-04
“Located in the heart of the Kawaramachi district, this modern hotel offers spacious rooms and premium amenities typically well within a $200 budget.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Kyoto for couples”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-04
“Chic contemporary hotel with large rooms and a calm atmosphere praised by couples.”
“best hotels in Kyoto”Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
“best hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US1 of 6 AIs1 week1 quote
ChatGPT · 05-04
“Highly rated mid-range hotel with spacious rooms and excellent location near Kawaramachi shopping district.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| June 8, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
| June 1, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| May 25, 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| May 18, 2026 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 4 |
| May 11, 2026 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 9 |
| May 4, 2026 | 2 | 5 | — | 11 | — | 4 | 22 |
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 (55 links)
Direct 13%OTA 42%Other 45%
Week-by-week
June 15, 20264 links / 4 mentions
June 8, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 1, 20267 links / 7 mentions
May 25, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 18, 20264 links / 4 mentions
May 11, 20269 links / 9 mentions
May 4, 202622 links / 22 mentions
Direct (own site + chain page) OTA Other