Populus | Your Ideal Choice for Hotels in Denver, Colorado

Connect with nature in the heart of Denver

At Populus, a reverence for nature is infused into every detail: from biophilic design, seasonal cuisine, and mindful hospitality, offering a truly exceptional experience.

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Inspired by the harmony and balance found in nature, Populus is a new model of hospitality.

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We imagined a hotel inspired by nature. From biophilic architecture, natural materials, and seasonal cuisine, a love for the natural world is in every detail.

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Every detail reveals a story, offering a sensory experience and emotional connection to the natural world.

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Populus is home to two restaurants. Pasque is an elevated dining experience featuring a nature-based menu. On the rooftop, Stellar Jay is a live-fire cuisine with regionally-sourced ingredients.

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Reconnect with Nature, in the Heart of the City

Upon entering your room you’ll be greeted with a flood of natural light from Aspen-eye-shaped windows and views of Civic Center Park, Downtown Denver, and the Rocky Mountains on the horizon. Thoughtful touches fill the room with calming tones, pressed wildflowers, and hand thrown pottery.

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Poplar Two Queen

Deluxe
| Up to 377 sq ft

Whether you’re here for family fun or a getaway with friends, this light-filled Denver, Colorado hotel room offers comfort, space and style in the heart of the city. In addition to the 2 Queen beds, these large corner rooms feature a work desk, sitting area and a large bathroom and natural light.

Grove Queen

Standard
| Up to 180 sq ft

A stylish haven designed for the modern traveler, this light-filled Denver hotel room captures the essence of nature while providing a cozy, comfortable escape in the heart of the city. Suited for solo travelers or couples, our standard rooms ensure that every corner serves a purpose. If you’d like a little more space, please explore our Deluxe and Suite room categories.

Grove King

Standard
| Up to 181 sq ft

A stylish haven designed for the modern traveler, this light-filled Denver hotel room captures the essence of nature while providing a cozy, comfortable escape in the heart of the city. Suited for solo travelers or couples, our standard rooms ensure that every corner serves a purpose. If you’d like a little more space, please explore our Deluxe and Suite room categories.

Mountain Studio Suite

Suites
| Up to 554 sq ft

Expansive and serene, our Mountain Studio Suite is our largest room. Multiple seating areas allow you to unwind and soak in the views of Denver and the Rocky Mountains beyond. These rooms also feature a naturally lit luxurious rainfall shower room with an enclosed soaking tub. Welcome to your urban oasis in the heart of the Rockies!

Populus King

Deluxe
| Up to 344 sq ft

Embodying the spirit of the aspen forest, our namesake accommodation is the largest of our Deluxe rooms. Designed with ample space, these large corner rooms feature a workstation, an extra table and chairs, and a brilliant corner bathroom with a large shower, double vanity and skyline views. Some rooms offer the iconic window bench along the aspen-eye shaped windows, allowing you to lay back and enjoy the surrounding view.

Grove Queen ADA

ADA
| Up to 291 sq ft

A stylish haven designed for the modern traveler seeking a little more space, accessibility and function. This light-filled Denver hotel room captures the essence of nature while providing a cozy and comfortable escape in the heart of the city. Suited for solo travelers or couples, our standard rooms ensure that every corner serves a purpose.

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Pasque

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.

Roasted Carrots with Smoked Paprika, Toasted Seeds, Carrot Vinaigrette, and Dill

Alaskan Halibut with Maitake Mushroom, Smoked Sabayon, Trout Roe, and Rosemary Oil

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Stellar Jay

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”.

Thors Hammer Bison Shank with braised brassicas, pickled scapes, and aleppo pepper

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Seasonal Inspiration

Seasons shift, and so do our experiences. Explore the current crop of unique offerings blooming at Populus.

A Year of Cyber Savings

Discover Denver hotel inspired by nature in the heart of downtown. Plus, book by December 5 to enjoy up to 30% OFF on stays through 2025 Whether you’re craving a last-minute retreat, setting the tone for the new year, or mapping out your summer adventures, there’s no time like the present to plan your unforgettable 2025 journey with us.

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Take a Moment to Relax

Take a moment to relax while gazing out onto the Denver skyline as you immerse yourself in our spacious corner suite with charming views of the iconic Capitol Building or the Rocky Mountains.

Stay Positive

Room Upgrade + Two Cocktails

Prioritize a more positive stay in Denver this year. With this special package to truly enjoy Populus in one of our well-appointed guest rooms with natural materials and thoughtful touches from local artisans.