Destination
Laval in AI travel recommendations
Laval charms with romance and nature, but stays invisible in AI answers that don't call it by name.
261
Questions asked
753
Places identified
19 of 20
Categories shifted this check
Aug 26, 2026
Last checked
Key takeaways
What this check tells you
Volatility
In Best Fine-Dining Restaurants, 7 of the top 8 entities changed position between checks, marking it as volatile.
Distinctiveness
Laval's distinctiveness score is 0%, well below the network average of 21.3%, meaning its recommended picks look like everyone else's.
Agreement
Model agreement for Laval sits at 1.9%, far under the network average of 8.0%, showing AI models rarely align on the same picks for this destination.
Concentration
In Best Fine-Dining Restaurants, the top 3 entities (Le Mitoyen, Calvi, Gatto Matto) account for 37.5% of mentions, exactly matching the 37.5% expected if all entities were recommended evenly.
Generated from this check's data
Updated Aug 26, 2026
Lead finding
Laval's Couples theme scores just 10% distinctiveness versus a 21% network average, despite 98% positive sentiment across 120 mentions.
Laval shows a clear ThemeGap around its underrepresented 'Couples' theme, sitting at 10% distinctiveness against a 21% network average. This gap exists despite overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with 98% of 120 rated mentions skewing favorable and none negative. Supporting themes like romantic getaways, authentic experiences, and best winter experiences suggest the ingredients for a stronger couples narrative are already present but underleveraged. Laval also has zero presence across 15 tracked non-branded questions, indicating an opportunity to build broader AI visibility.
How AI sees Laval
Across the prompts we've tracked, AI most consistently associates Laval with:
culinary scenenature and family activitiesromanticaffordable alternativeaffordable diningagritourismAntiques and Riverside Charmauthentic experiences
How Laval benchmarks
Model agreement
Distinctiveness
Presence rate
Laval's AI benchmark numbers compared to the network average across all tracked destinations.
Each metric shows two bars: Laval's rate and the network average for that metric, so you can see how it compares. See how these scores are calculated.
Presence beyond Laval-specific questions
How often Laval comes up in regional and national AI questions that aren't specifically about it (out of 15 tracked questions, as of Aug 26, 2026):
0
Recommended
0
Mentioned
15
Not mentioned
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- Three-Day Itinerary in Québec Province — Direct Not mentioned
- Three-Day Itinerary in Québec Province — Conversational Not mentioned
- Three-Day Itinerary in Québec Province — Recommendation Not mentioned
- Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
- Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
- Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
- Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
- Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
- Best Winter Destinations in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
- Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
- Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
- Best Foodie Cities in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
- Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Direct Not mentioned
- Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Conversational Not mentioned
- Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada — Recommendation Not mentioned
Top picks by traveler intent
Best Restaurants
Rankings: Volatile
15 places moved rank this check
3 new
Le Mitoyen
7 of 12
rank #1–#4
Calvi
3 of 12
rank #6–#10
Gatto Matto
3 of 12
rank #4–#5
Saiko - Laval
3 of 12
rank #2–#5
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Laval
3 of 12
rank #2–#7
Trattoria Bellamore
3 of 12
rank #1–#6
Bacaro
2 of 12
#1 every time
Bistro La Franquette
2 of 12
rank #3–#5
Best Luxury Hotels
Rankings: Volatile
15 places moved rank this check
15 new
Sheraton Laval HotelNew
12 of 12
rank #1–#3
Hilton Montreal/LavalNew
4 of 12
rank #2–#4
Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites Laval
4 of 12
rank #1–#4
Grand Times Hotel LavalNew
3 of 12
#2 every time
Holiday Inn Laval Montreal
3 of 12
rank #3–#4
Hilton Montreal Laval
2 of 12
rank #2–#3
Hotel Espresso Laval
2 of 12
#2 every time
Hôtel Le St-Martin Laval
2 of 12
rank #2–#5
Must-See Attractions
Rankings: Volatile
18 places moved rank this check
18 new
CosmodômeNew
11 of 12
rank #1–#4
Centre de la natureNew
10 of 12
rank #1–#7
Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-ÎlesNew
10 of 12
rank #2–#6
Carrefour LavalNew
7 of 12
rank #6–#9
CentropolisNew
7 of 12
rank #2–#9
Maison des Arts de LavalNew
5 of 12
rank #4–#12
Musée de la santé Armand-FrappierNew
5 of 12
rank #2–#8
Château Taillefer LafonNew
3 of 12
rank #5–#8
Best Romantic Hotels
Rankings: Volatile
18 places moved rank this check
18 new
Sheraton Laval HotelNew
10 of 12
rank #1–#4
Hilton Montreal LavalNew
7 of 12
rank #2–#5
Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites LavalNew
6 of 12
rank #1–#3
CalviNew
3 of 12
rank #5–#6
Grand Times Hotel LavalNew
3 of 12
rank #3–#5
Hilton Montreal/Laval
3 of 12
rank #3–#4
Le Fabreville Motel et Suites
3 of 12
rank #3–#5
Les Menus-Plaisirs
3 of 12
rank #2–#5
Best Attractions for Families
Rankings: Volatile
21 places moved rank this check
21 new
CosmodômeNew
12 of 12
rank #1–#7
Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-ÎlesNew
10 of 12
rank #2–#9
Centre de la natureNew
9 of 12
rank #1–#9
CentropolisNew
4 of 12
rank #2–#9
CentropolisNew
4 of 12
rank #3–#10
Clip ’n ClimbNew
4 of 12
rank #4–#6
Ferme ForgetNew
3 of 12
rank #3–#8
iSaute Trampoline Park
3 of 12
rank #3–#8
Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants
Rankings: Volatile
15 places moved rank this check
5 new2 in & out
Alfa Hot Dog
3 of 15
#1 every time
Allons Burger
3 of 15
rank #3–#7
Cafe Milano
3 of 15
rank #4–#12
Chez Gérard
3 of 15
rank #2–#6
La Belle & La Boeuf
3 of 15
rank #3–#5
Marouch
3 of 15
rank #3–#5
Pizzeria Pete's
3 of 15
rank #5–#6
Shawarmaz
3 of 15
rank #5–#11
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Best Fine-Dining Restaurants
Rankings: Volatile
7 places moved rank this check
3 new1 returning
Le Mitoyen
14 of 19
rank #1–#3
Gatto Matto
10 of 19
rank #3–#6
Calvi
7 of 19
rank #4–#8
Le BOATING CLUB
6 of 19
#3 every time
Kyomi
4 of 19
rank #5–#6
Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna
3 of 19
#4 every time
M30 French SteakhouseBack
3 of 19
rank #3–#7
Mikasa
3 of 19
rank #6–#7
Best Food Experiences
Rankings: Volatile
19 places moved rank this check
5 new2 in & out
Le Mitoyen
8 of 15
rank #1–#5
Gatto Matto
5 of 15
rank #3–#16
Beroya
4 of 15
rank #2–#3
Bottega Pizzeria
4 of 15
rank #3–#12
La Bête à Pain
4 of 15
rank #1–#13
Café Frida
3 of 15
rank #5–#11
Café Ricardo
3 of 15
rank #2–#8
Centropolis
3 of 15
rank #9–#15
Best Historical Attractions
Rankings: Volatile
7 places moved rank this check
1 new4 in & out
Château de Laval
7 of 14
#1 every time
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Penitentiary
6 of 14
rank #1–#5
Vieux-Sainte-Rose
6 of 14
rank #1–#8
Basilique Notre-Dame d’Avesnières
5 of 14
rank #2–#6
Le Jardin de la Perrine
5 of 14
rank #6–#7
Église Saint-Vénérand
4 of 14
rank #4–#5
Pont Vieux
4 of 14
rank #2–#4
Cathédrale de la Sainte-Trinité de Laval
3 of 14
rank #3–#7
Best Local or Traditional Restaurants
Rankings: Volatile
11 places moved rank this check
4 new4 in & out
Le Mitoyen
8 of 14
rank #1–#4
Chez Gérard
5 of 14
rank #2–#6
Les Menus-PlaisirsNew
4 of 14
rank #2–#3
Les Insulaires Microbrasseurs
3 of 14
rank #5–#10
Alfa Hot Dog
2 of 14
rank #1–#3
Beroya
2 of 14
rank #8–#11
Boating Club
2 of 14
rank #2–#5
Bungalo
2 of 14
rank #3–#6
Best Day Trips
Rankings: Volatile
23 places moved rank this check
7 new
Old Montreal
6 of 13
rank #1–#2
Saint Sauveur
6 of 13
rank #1–#9
Mont Tremblant
5 of 13
rank #2–#13
Oka National ParkNew
5 of 13
rank #2–#5
Laurentians
3 of 13
rank #2–#4
Montebello
3 of 13
rank #4–#7
Ottawa
3 of 13
rank #9–#15
RigaudNew
3 of 13
rank #8–#10
Best Restaurants for Couples
Rankings: Volatile
11 places moved rank this check
4 new
Gatto Matto
7 of 13
rank #1–#5
Le Mitoyen
7 of 13
rank #1–#4
Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar
3 of 13
rank #2–#6
Chez Lionel
3 of 13
rank #1–#4
Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna
3 of 13
rank #2–#8
Le Bordelais
3 of 13
rank #1–#3
Les Inséparables
3 of 13
rank #3–#5
Boating Club
2 of 13
rank #2–#4
Best Viewpoints
Rankings: Volatile
11 places moved rank this check
2 new1 in & out
Centre de la nature
8 of 13
rank #1–#2
Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles
8 of 13
rank #1–#5
Berge aux Quatre-Vents
4 of 13
rank #2–#3
Parc des Prairies
4 of 13
rank #2–#5
Parc Bernard-Landry
3 of 13
rank #5–#7
Bois de l'Équerre
2 of 13
#3 every time
Centre de la Nature de Laval
2 of 13
rank #1–#4
Château de Laval
2 of 13
rank #4–#5
Best Boutique Hotels
Rankings: Volatile
10 places moved rank this check
10 new
Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites Laval
4 of 12
rank #1–#2
Sheraton Laval Hotel
4 of 12
rank #1–#4
Hôtel Le St-Martin Laval
3 of 12
rank #1–#5
Hôtel MarinNew
3 of 12
rank #2–#5
Hôtel Perier du BignonNew
3 of 12
rank #1–#4
Grand Times Hotel LavalNew
2 of 12
rank #2–#3
Le St-Martin Hôtel & SuitesNew
2 of 12
#1 every time
Alt Hotel LavalNew
1 of 12
#2 every time
Best Budget Hotels
Rankings: Volatile
12 places moved rank this check
12 new
Comfort Inn LavalNew
10 of 12
rank #1–#5
Best Western Laval-MontrealNew
3 of 12
rank #3–#4
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Laval
3 of 12
rank #1–#5
Motel Ideal Ste-Rose
3 of 12
rank #2–#4
Motel Newstar Laval
3 of 12
rank #1–#4
Olux Hotel Motel & SuitesNew
3 of 12
rank #2–#6
Quality Suites LavalNew
3 of 12
rank #2–#3
Sheraton Laval Hotel
3 of 12
rank #1–#4
Best Family Hotels
Rankings: Volatile
16 places moved rank this check
16 new
Sheraton Laval HotelNew
11 of 12
rank #1–#5
Hilton Montreal LavalNew
6 of 12
rank #1–#7
Holiday Inn Laval MontrealNew
6 of 12
rank #3–#5
Comfort Inn Laval
5 of 12
rank #2–#5
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton LavalNew
5 of 12
rank #1–#6
CosmodômeNew
4 of 12
rank #1–#6
Le St-Martin Hotel & Suites Laval
4 of 12
rank #1–#4
Residence Inn by MarriottNew
4 of 12
rank #1–#5
Best Local Experiences
Vieux-Sainte-Rose
7 of 12
rank #1–#6
Centre de la nature
6 of 12
rank #1–#11
Marché Public 440
6 of 12
rank #1–#5
Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles
6 of 12
rank #2–#8
Cosmodôme
3 of 12
rank #5–#8
Maison des arts de Laval
3 of 12
rank #4–#6
Sainte-Rose
3 of 12
rank #1–#5
Château Taillefer Lafon
2 of 12
rank #7–#12
Best Rainy-Day Attractions
Rankings: Volatile
21 places moved rank this check
21 new
CosmodômeNew
12 of 12
rank #1–#7
Carrefour LavalNew
8 of 12
rank #1–#11
Maeva SurfNew
5 of 12
rank #2–#6
Putting EdgeNew
5 of 12
rank #4–#8
CentropolisNew
4 of 12
rank #2–#12
Centropolis
4 of 12
rank #1–#4
Musée de la santé Armand-FrappierNew
4 of 12
rank #5–#8
Zone 15New
4 of 12
rank #4–#9
Best Winter Experiences
Rankings: Volatile
26 places moved rank this check
26 new
Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-ÎlesNew
10 of 12
rank #1–#4
CosmodômeNew
8 of 12
rank #3–#6
Centre de la natureNew
7 of 12
rank #1–#2
CentropolisNew
6 of 12
rank #1–#10
Bois de l'ÉquerreNew
4 of 12
rank #1–#7
AéroSim ExperienceNew
2 of 12
rank #7–#8
Carrefour LavalNew
2 of 12
rank #4–#8
Center de la Nature
2 of 12
rank #4–#5