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Populus Seattle
Seattle, Washington, United States · Populus · High Luxury
The 1907 Westland Building in Pioneer Square became America's second carbon-positive hotel in 2025, after its Denver sister. Its 120 rooms sit above Salt Harvest's Northwest cooking, Firn is the neighborhood's only rooftop bar, and every night booked plants a tree.
- 120 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Neighborhood: Pioneer Square
- Rooms from 277 sq ft (26 m²)
About Populus Seattle
- The hotel fills the 1907 Westland Building in Pioneer Square.
- It is the second carbon-positive U.S. hotel, after Populus Denver.
- Firn is the only rooftop bar in Pioneer Square.
- Entry-level rooms start at 277 sq ft (26 m²).
History
Populus Seattle occupies the Westland Building, a six-story brick block completed in 1907 in Pioneer Square, Seattle's oldest neighborhood. Urban Villages, the developer behind Populus Denver, reused the building with The Miller Hull Partnership and Aparium Hotel Group, and the 120-room hotel opened in May 2025. It is the second carbon-positive hotel in the United States and plants a tree for every night's stay.
Restaurants and bars
- Salt Harvest — Restaurant
- Firn — Restaurant
Experiences
- Firn rooftop bar — Rooftop bar with sweeping views of Pioneer Square, described as the neighborhood's first and only rooftop bar.
- Jazz Brunch with Phil Sparks — Jazz brunch with the Seattle Jazz Fellowship, live music and shared bites, held every 1st and 3rd Sunday.
- Sofar Sounds Concert — Pop-up show with Sofar Seattle in unexpected intimate spaces around the hotel.
- Firn Resonance: Chano Tizon — Golden-hour music on the rooftop with sweeping views of Pioneer Square.
- Goodness in Real Time — Evening of music, creativity and community marking International Day of Climate Action.
- Underground Tour — Visit to the Underground Tour to dive into local history, suggested by the hotel.
Amenities
- Firn rooftop bar
- Salt Harvest restaurant
- One Night, One Tree program
- Fitness center
- Event space
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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