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How Hotels Appear in Claude's Recommendations

Understand Anthropic's Claude assistant and how it uses Brave Search to recommend hotels.

How It Works

Claude, developed by Anthropic, uses Brave Search as its primary web search engine for real-time information retrieval. When travelers ask Claude for hotel recommendations, it searches the web via Brave and synthesizes results into conversational, nuanced recommendations. Claude is known for providing thoughtful, balanced responses that consider multiple factors.

Data Sources

Brave Search Index

Claude's primary web search tool. Brave Search has its own independent index, so hotels need visibility in Brave's search results.

Travel Content & Guides

Travel articles, guides, and curated lists that appear in Brave Search results influence Claude's recommendations.

Review Platforms

Guest reviews from major platforms that are indexed by Brave Search shape Claude's understanding of hotel quality.

Hotel Direct Content

Your hotel's website content, when indexed by Brave, provides the most accurate representation of your property.

Influencing Factors

Brave Search Visibility

Hotels that appear prominently in Brave Search results are more likely to be recommended by Claude.

High

Content Quality & Depth

Claude values detailed, well-written content that provides genuine insight about a property.

High

Review Authenticity

Claude's nuanced approach means authentic, detailed reviews carry more weight than generic positive reviews.

Medium

Website Accessibility

Clean, well-structured websites without excessive ads or popups are easier for Brave to index accurately.

Medium

Third-Party Mentions

Mentions in reputable travel publications and blogs indexed by Brave boost recommendation likelihood.

Low

Optimization Tips

Optimize for Brave Search

Submit your site to Brave Search and ensure your content is accessible to Brave's crawler. Brave values privacy-respecting, clean websites with minimal tracking scripts.

Focus on Authentic Content

Claude tends to favor genuine, detailed descriptions over marketing-heavy copy. Write content that honestly describes your property, location, and guest experience.

Build a Strong Review Profile

Encourage guests to leave detailed, specific reviews. Claude weighs authentic reviews that describe specific experiences more heavily than brief, generic feedback.

Ensure Cross-Platform Consistency

Make sure your hotel information is consistent across your website, booking platforms, and business listings. Consistent data increases AI confidence in recommending your property.

Create Location-Rich Content

Develop content about your hotel's neighborhood, nearby attractions, and local recommendations. This helps Claude recommend your hotel for location-specific queries.

Frequently Asked Questions

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