Opened 2024 and immediately cited as an architecturally significant hotel openings in the US — Populus was designed to be America's first carbon-positive hotel, with a facade of 'eye-shaped' windows inspired by aspen tree bark. The rooftop Chapel bar has some of the best city views in Denver. 265 rooms designed with reclaimed and sustainable materials throughout. Quickly became a destination in its own right for Denver's design and sustainability community.
Why We Chose It
Opened 2023 and immediately cited as an architecturally significant hotel openings in the US. Designed as America’s first carbon-positive hotel, with a facade of eye-shaped windows inspired by aspen tree bark. The rooftop Chapel bar has some of Denver’s best city views, and 265 rooms use reclaimed and sustainable materials throughout. A Ratio Beerworks taproom anchors the ground floor.
What Stands Out
- America’s first carbon-positive hotel
- Aspen bark-inspired facade
- Chapel rooftop bar
- Ratio Beerworks taproom
- 265 sustainable rooms