The George vs The Mayfair:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The George had more branded searches than The Mayfair among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand. The George had about 4,890 branded searches, while The Mayfair had 480. The George made up 11.2% of all Christchurch hotel searches we track, and The Mayfair accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch hotels, both The George and The Mayfair appeared in all three answers. The George was mentioned before The Mayfair in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
The George, about 10 searches for every 1 for The Mayfair
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
The George, named ahead of The Mayfair in every answer
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Top Christchurch hotels in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, both The George and The Mayfair showed up in all three answers. The George was listed before The Mayfair in every answer.
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.
- The George3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Mayfair3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hotel Montreal2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- The Observatory Hotel2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sudima Christchurch Airport1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Rydges Latimer Christchurch0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Crowne Plaza Christchurch0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hotel should I book in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hotels in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hotel in Christchurch, New Zealand for a city stay?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christchurch hotels”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christchurch airport hotel”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is The George or The Mayfair more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for The George and The Mayfair by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Christchurch hotels we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for The George, The Mayfair. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sudima Christchurch Airport | Rydges Latimer Christchurch | Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square | The George | Crowne Plaza Christchurch | Hotel Montreal | The Mayfair | The Observatory Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.4% | 23.2% | 21.3% | 11.4% | 9% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.33% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.8% | 22.7% | 19.8% | 13.5% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.6% | 22.6% | 23.1% | 10.9% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 0.21% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.4% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 10.8% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 2% | 0.25% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.5% | 21.7% | 23.3% | 12.9% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.3% | 23.1% | 21.4% | 11.4% | 9% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.33% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.9% | 22.8% | 23.4% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 27% | 22% | 22.6% | 10.4% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.7% | 23.5% | 20.7% | 9.5% | 11% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Jul 2026 | 28% | 22.8% | 22.7% | 9.2% | 10.9% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.32% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.2% | 22.2% | 22.8% | 11% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 0.47% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.7% | 22.7% | 22.6% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 0.32% |
How has the The George and The Mayfair comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The George was ahead of The Mayfair in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The George’s share of searches among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand moved from 11.4% to 11.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Mayfair’s share of searches among Christchurch hotels in New Zealand moved from 1.7% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch hotels in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for The Mayfair in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 480 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The George’s and The Mayfair’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.
The George
3 branded search terms
- the george
- the george accommodation
- the george hotel
The Mayfair
1 branded search term
- the mayfair christchurch
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