Populus Hotel, DenverPopulus Hotel in Denver, United States has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 128 of 235 hotels we score in Denver. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Google 3.3. Rooms from about $277 a night (cached, not a live quote).Populus is a 13-story hotel situated at 240 14th Street in downtown Denver, positioned next to Civic Center Park and the Colorado State Capitol. The building features a triangular design with an exterior patterned after aspen bark. It operates entirely on wind and solar power, aiming to be the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States. Guests can choose from rooms with views of the Rocky Mountains or the city skyline. Dining options include a ground-floor café, the Pasque restaurant, and a rooftop bar called Stellar Jay. The property is suitable for families and business travellers requiring meeting spaces. One drawback is that the hotel does not offer on-site parking.What stands out

Carbon-positive energy use

Rooftop restaurant and bar

Views of the Rocky Mountains

Located near Civic Center Park

Watch out for

No on-site parking

Early 11 AM checkout

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