Hotel DeBrett vs InterContinental Auckland:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, InterContinental Auckland had more branded searches than Hotel DeBrett among Auckland hotels in New Zealand. InterContinental Auckland had about 3,600 branded searches, while Hotel DeBrett had 2,900. InterContinental Auckland made up 2.8% of all Auckland hotel searches we track, and Hotel DeBrett accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland hotels, Hotel DeBrett and InterContinental Auckland each appeared in two of the four answers. Hotel DeBrett and InterContinental Auckland were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
InterContinental Auckland, about 24% more searches than Hotel DeBrett
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top Auckland hotels in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Hotel DeBrett and InterContinental Auckland were each mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Hotel DeBrett and InterContinental Auckland were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Hotel Britomart3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Park Hyatt Auckland3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
InterContinental Auckland2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hotel DeBrett2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
M Social Auckland2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Cordis Auckland0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Novotel Auckland Airport0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pullman Auckland0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
SkyCity Grand Hotel0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Auckland hotels
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hotel should I book in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hotels in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hotel in Auckland, New Zealand for a city stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland hotels”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland airport hotel”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Hotel DeBrett or InterContinental Auckland more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hotel DeBrett and InterContinental Auckland by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten Auckland hotels we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for InterContinental Auckland, Hotel DeBrett. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cordis Auckland | Hotel Britomart | Park Hyatt Auckland | Novotel Auckland Airport | Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour | Pullman Auckland | InterContinental Auckland | Hotel DeBrett | M Social Auckland | SkyCity Grand Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.8% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.8% | 14.4% | 15.7% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.3% | 13.3% | 17.7% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.9% | 13.9% | 13.3% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.4% | 14.7% | 13.9% | 13.5% | 11% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 35% | 14.3% | 15.6% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 6% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.4% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 31.6% | 13.6% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.7% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 15.1% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 3% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.8% | 11.1% | 15.4% | 13% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.8% | 11.5% | 17.1% | 12.3% | 10% | 6% | 3% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.2% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
How has the Hotel DeBrett and InterContinental Auckland comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- InterContinental Auckland was ahead of Hotel DeBrett in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hotel DeBrett’s share of searches among Auckland hotels in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, InterContinental Auckland’s share of searches among Auckland hotels in New Zealand moved from 3.1% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland hotels in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hotel DeBrett in New Zealand fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for InterContinental Auckland in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hotel DeBrett’s and InterContinental Auckland’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Hotel DeBrett
2 branded search terms
- debrett hotel
- hotel debrett
InterContinental Auckland
1 branded search term
- intercontinental auckland
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