Populus
Hotel · Central Business District ·
Carbon positive hotel with biophilic design, rooftop dining, and local art
Carbon positive hotel with biophilic design, rooftop dining, and local art
"In Denver, this hotel received a MICHELIN Key in 2025 for its innovative use of natural and recycled materials and its collaborations with local artists, signaling a design-forward and environmentally conscious urban stay." - Julia Eskins
"Aiming to 'bring nature back,' this Colorado outpost features an undulating facade and biophilic interiors covered in live plants and recycled materials, luminous guest rooms with hammock-style window alcoves, and panoramic rooftop dining with live-fire cooking." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Populus in Denver designed bathrooms with strategically placed glass around tubs and showers to keep splashing contained, and even lets guests choose from fixed, rainfall, or handheld shower heads to match their preference." - Bailey Berg
"Claiming the nation’s first carbon‑positive hotel title, Populus blends serious sustainability strategies with creature comforts: I enjoyed two on‑site dining hubs, Pasque and Stellar Jay, focused on locally sourced Colorado meats and seasonal produce, plus the Little Owl cafe for quick bites. Guest rooms are relaxing and chic—neutral tones, plush bedding, and abundant natural light thanks to aspen tree–inspired eyelet windows—so the eco‑forward approach doesn’t come at the expense of comfort. " - Paris Wilson
"A newly opened Pioneer Square hotel property that launches with a pair of distinct food and drink concepts under one roof, combining a high-profile rooftop offering with a more traditional below-roof restaurant to serve guests and locals." - Harry Cheadle