Denver just got a hotel that looks like a work of art and thinks like one too. Populus, the 4-star stunner designed by Studio Gang, opened in October 2024 across from Civic Center Park with a facade that ripples like an aspen grove in the wind. It is bold, beautiful, and already winning hearts: Esquire named it the 2025 Hotel of the Year.
The hotel sits in the heart of Civic Center, steps from the Denver Art Museum, the Colorado State Capitol, and the buzzing Golden Triangle. Its warm, nature-inspired interiors and destination dining make it feel like a creative retreat right in the middle of the Mile High City.
With 265 thoughtfully designed rooms, a rooftop restaurant with skyline views, and a carbon-positive footprint thanks to its One Night, One Tree program (a tree is planted for every night stayed), Populus is a dream pick for design lovers, eco-conscious travelers, and anyone who wants their Denver stay to feel truly special.
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