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Populus
Denver, Colorado, United States · Populus · Core Luxury
Studio Gang opened Populus in 2024 at 240 14th Street, a 13-story triangular hotel beside Civic Center Park: Denver's first carbon-positive tower, its white facade scalloped with Aspen-eye windows modeled on Colorado aspen lenticels, shading the rooms and channeling rainwater. Interiors use Wyoming snow fencing and beetle-kill pine. Michelin gave the house One Key in 2026, and the hotel plants one tree for every guest stay.
- 265 rooms
- Opened 2024
- Neighborhood: 16th Street Mall
- Rooms from 170 sq ft (16 m²)
- Architect: Studio Gang
About Populus
- Studio Gang design, opened 2024: 13-story triangle, 265 rooms, carbon-positive landmark downtown.
- Aspen-eye windows inspired by aspen lenticels, with hammock benches in the nooks.
- Michelin gave Populus One Key in 2026, Pasque cooks downstairs, Stellar Jay takes the roof, and One Night One Tree plants a tree for every guest stay.
- Entry-level rooms start at 170 sq ft (16 m²).
History
Populus opened in 2024 at 240 14th Street beside Civic Center Park, a 13-story triangular hotel by Studio Gang and Denver's first carbon-positive hotel. The white facade's scalloped Aspen-eye windows take their shape from Colorado aspen lenticels. Interiors use reclaimed Wyoming snow fencing and beetle-kill pine. Michelin awarded One Key in 2026.
The setting
Populus stands at 240 14th Street beside Civic Center Park, a short walk from Denver's 16th Street Mall. Union Station, Larimer Square, and the Denver Art Museum sit on the same evening. Sleep in the station if the trains are the atmosphere; sleep on the mall towers if you want the skyline.
Restaurants and bars
- Pasque — Restaurant · Refined, seasonal, plant-based with land and sea proteins
- Stellar Jay — Restaurant · Live-fire cooking, shared plates, nature-based menu
Experiences
- Groove Lab — Groove-forward funk music sessions on Friday nights in the upper lobby, curated by Denver guitarist namebackwards.
Amenities
- Aspen-eye windows with built-in hammock benches and seating nooks
- Pasque all-day dining and Stellar Jay rooftop restaurant and bar
- 24-hour fitness center and flexible meeting/event spaces
- Pet-friendly accommodations with Grown Alchemist bath products
- Sustainable features including on-site biodigester and water refill stations
- One Night One Tree program planting a tree for every guest stay
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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