Populus

We started with a question: What would it look like to bring nature back into our cities? As a community of environmentalists and entrepreneurs, we imagined a hotel inspired by nature. From biophilic architecture, natural materials, original art, and seasonal cuisine, there is a love for the natural world in every detail. Populus was created by Urban Villages, designed by AD100 architecture firm Studio Gang and led by MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang, brought to life by interior designer, Heather Wildman of Wildman Chalmer Designs, with a thoughtful art program curated by environmentalist Katherine Homes, and operated by Aparium Hotel Group.

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Take a moment to relax while gazing out onto the Denver skyline and Rocky mountains through the Aspen-eye windows. Each of the 265 rooms provide a reprieve from bustling city life: quiet, calming, with natural materials and thoughtful touches from artisans.

Amenities

Pet-Friendly Accommodations At Populus, your furry friend is welcome. From dog treats to a park across the street, your pup will feel right at home.

Fully Equipped Gym Never miss a workout. Our fitness facility has top-of-the-line equipment so you don’t have to miss a workout. Open 24hrs.

Refillable Water Stations Chilled, filtered water near your room on every floor. Stay hydrated in a sustainable way with refillable water stations. Bring your reusable bottle or purchase a Populus reusable bottle by MiiR.

Private In-Room Bar Curated snacks with quality ingredients. We’ve partnered with the best of locally-crafted food artisans and companies.

Eat + Drink Pasque offers a refined cuisine that explores the riches of each season in an elevated dining experience, located on the ground floor of Populus. The menu features an array of fresh plant-based ingredients complemented by proteins from both land and sea. The restaurant gets its name from the Pasque wildflower, an early-blooming flower native to Colorado.

Stellar Jay offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience featuring live-fire cooking with shared plates amidst Colorado’s urban and mountain vistas. The nature-based menu honors ingredients cooked over the open flame and inspired by seasonal harvests. The name Stellar Jay is a playful nod to the charismatic bird, “Steller’s Jay”.

Nearby Attractions

River North Art District 2.0 Miles Away Nicknamed “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Food halls include Denver Central Market and The Source, an indoor venue with eclectic products and a bar for small plates and craft beer. Known for its colorful murals, River North Art District personifies urban charm and industrial renewal with jazz bars, brewpubs, art galleries and studios, & creative events.

Ogden Theatre 1 Mile Away Built in 1917 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ogden Theatre is a music venue that hosts several of the hottest club tours in the US. Ogden Theatre is located just outside of Civic Park in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill.

LoDo / 16th Street Mall 0.7 Miles Away Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, the pedestrian promenade is a mile-long pedestrian-friendly mall packed with shopping, restaurants and attractions in downtown Denver. With over 250 shops lining the street, there is easy access when you ride the complimentary buses, which are natural gas powered, dubbed the MallRide. Hop on and hop off as the shuttles come and go every few minutes.

Fillmore Auditorium 0.7 Miles Away The Fillmore Auditorium, holding the title of largest indoor venue for general admission seating in Colorado, is a concert venue located near Populus in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Denver. Since opening in 1907, the venue has hosted numerous functions both private and public.

Denver Mint 0.1 Miles Away Located in Civic Park, the Denver Mint, a branch of the United States Mint, manufactures coin dies, stores silver bullion and mints circulating coins. With its first coins struck on February 1, 1906, the Denver Mint offers tours of its historic building, which is one of Colorado’s oldest institutions.

Denver Botanic Gardens 2.1 Miles Away One of the top five botanic gardens in the nation, Denver Botanic Gardens is an oasis in the city, offering year-round events. The 23-acre park, located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood, contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer.

Civic Center Park 2 Minute Walk As a centerpiece of Denver’s green space, the park blooms with 25,000 square feet of flower beds each summer and features a Greek Amphitheater that hosts countless events including summer festivals and concerts.

Blue Moon Brewing Co. 2.7 Miles Away Bluemoon brewery and restaurant in the RiNo neighborhood of Denver is a place where we share their ongoing creativity and innovative brewing, with inspired beers available only at this location, chef-driven cuisine, and welcoming hospitality.

Art District on Santa Fe .02 Miles Away - 3 minute walk Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe (ADSF) is a nationally known arts and a cultural district, encompassing hundreds of artists, galleries, studios, theaters, and creative businesses along Santa Fe Drive in Denver. Founded in 2003, ADSF is a nonprofit membership organization and one of the first Certified Creative Districts in the state. Historically anchored by pioneering spirit, ADSF has long-championed citizen creativity as a cultural crossroads of the city.