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Live · refreshed weeklyUpdated July 6, 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 July 6, 2026. Tracked for 10 weeks.
This week
6
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
22
best week
Mentioning AIs
3/6
this week
Total links
72
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 AIs10 weeks28 quotes
“family friendly hotels in Kyoto”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs10 weeks28 quotes
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Comfortable family rooms in a central location provide easy access to Kyoto's attractions.”
Copilot · 07-06
“Modern design with spacious family-friendly layouts close to Nishiki Market and cultural sites.”
Copilot · 06-29
“Stylish, modern hotel with large rooms and easy access to Kyoto’s main attractions.”
Gemini · 06-29
“Located right downtown near shopping and dining, it offers large, comfortable multi-bed configurations perfect for walking-heavy itineraries.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“Ideally located near Kyoto City Hall in the center of the action with comfortable family suites.”
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.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs7 weeks15 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for solo travelers”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs7 weeks15 quotes
ChatGPT · 07-06
“An excellent-value hotel within walking distance of Gion, Pontocho, and Nishiki Market.”
Copilot · 07-06
“Centrally located near dining and nightlife, offering convenience and comfort for solo explorers.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Excellent central location near Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley, making it ideal for solo travelers who want walkable food, shopping, and nightlife.”
Copilot · 06-22
“Stylish, comfortable, and walkable to major attractions, making it ideal for exploring Kyoto alone.”
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 · 06-01
“Located near Pontocho and Gion, it offers easy access to nightlife and dining while remaining safe and comfortable for solo guests.”
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs9 weeks17 quotes
“best hotels in Kyoto for business travelers”
Kyoto, US5 of 6 AIs9 weeks17 quotes
Google AI Mode · 07-06
“Centrally located in Kawaramachi for dining and networking, offering efficient service and stylish, modern rooms.”
Copilot · 06-29
“Central location with comfortable rooms ideal for business travelers needing quick city access.”
ChatGPT · 06-29
“Comfortable , spacious rooms in a lively central location that's ideal for combining business and leisure.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“Located in the heart of the city's commercial district, ideal for combining business with nearby dining and networking options.”
ChatGPT · 06-22
“Features larger rooms and a central location near Kyoto's business, dining, and entertainment 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.”
“affordable hotels in Kyoto under $200”Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks10 quotes
“affordable hotels in Kyoto under $200”
Kyoto, US3 of 6 AIs7 weeks10 quotes
Google AI Mode · 07-06
“Provides stylish, larger-than-average rooms in a central location often accessible within budget.”
Google AI Mode · 06-29
“Provides stylish and spacious rooms right near Kawaramachi station, frequently offering competitive rates within budget.”
Google AI Mode · 06-22
“Centrally located near Gion with modern, stylish rooms often available under $200”
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.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| June 22, 2026 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 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 (72 links)
Direct 15%OTA 35%Other 50%
Week-by-week
July 6, 20266 links / 6 mentions
June 29, 20265 links / 5 mentions
June 22, 20266 links / 6 mentions
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