Hotels.com #7 in Hotel & Travel Booking
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT + web search
Gemini (Google)
Gemini + web search
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
By question type
Where Hotels.com shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every hotel & travel booking panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 22% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 3% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 9% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 3% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 0% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Hotels.com appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"What's the best hotel booking site for last-minute deals?"
# Best Hotel Booking Sites for Last-Minute Deals Here are some top options, each with different strengths: ## Top Picks **Hotels.com / Expedia** - Rewards program (1 free night after 10 stays) - Good last-minute pricing, especially bundled with flights **HotelTonight** - Specifically designed for same-day/next…
Gemini (Google) · listed #1
"Should I use Hotels.com or Booking.com to find hotel deals?"
Both Hotels.com and Booking.com are excellent platforms for finding hotel deals, but **Booking.com is currently the stronger choice for most travelers.** This is largely due to a major recent d…
Gemini + web search · listed #1
"Which site tends to have better hotel deals, Hotels.com or Booking.com?"
When comparing **Hotels.com** and **Booking.com**, the base prices for a specific hotel room are usually almost identical due to rate parity agreements (where hotels agree to list the same starting price acr…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #1
"Should I use Hotels.com or Booking.com to find hotel deals?"
…atches your priorities. Below is a quick comparison plus practical tips so you can choose the right one for your trip. Direct comparison - Hotels.com - Strengths: Simple loyalty program (Hotels.com Rewards — collect 10 nights, get 1 free night); good for traditional hotels and chain properties; occasional member-only deals an…
ChatGPT + web search · recommended · listed #1
"Can you recommend a hotel booking platform that has a solid loyalty rewards program?"
Short answer: it depends on what you value most. Quick recommendations - Best if you want simple, guaranteed free nights from an OTA: Hotels.com (Hotels.com Rewards — collect 10 nights, get 1 reward night). ([hotels.com](https://www.hotels.com/hotel-rewards-pillar/hotelscomrewards.html?posredirect=true&siteid=310000033&utm…
Perplexity · listed #1
"I need a hotel room for tonight but everything nearby looks fully booked, what can I do?"
…ase unsold inventory later in the day, and availability can change hour by hour.[6][13] - **Use both mobile apps and multiple sites** since Hotels.com and Expedia can show different same-day inventory.[6] - **Call hotels directly** and ask for tonight’s cancellations or unlisted rooms; direct booking can sometimes uncover option…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Hotels.com (79 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| hotels.com own domain | 46 |
| reddit.com | 36 |
| facebook.com | 31 |
| expedia.com | 22 |
| booking.com | 22 |
| vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com | 19 |
| kayak.com | 18 |
| forbes.com | 18 |
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Data from run #75. Methodology