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Populus

4.0 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, a short walk to 16th Street

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Populus sits in downtown Denver's cultural heart, blending art and entertainment. The Denver Art Museum and Paramount Theater are steps away. Creative travelers enjoy free in-room WiFi, a 24-hour gym, and breakfast at three on-site restaurants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Grove Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hammock Queen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Hammock Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grove King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Grove King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Poplar Two Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

City King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Aspen King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Aspen King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Populus King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Populus King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Capital Studio Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Capital Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Mountain Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grove King ADA

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Grove King ADA

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Poplar Two Queen ADA

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Mountain Studio Suite ADA

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Denver, a neighborhood in Denver, Populus is near a train station. Denver Art Museum and Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Denver Zoo and Elitch Gardens Theme Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ball Arena or Coors Field.
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240 14th St, Denver, CO, 80202

What's nearby

  • Denver Art Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 16th Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Colorado Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coors Field - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Union Station - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Denver Union Station - 9 min drive
  • 16th - California Station - 9 min walk
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The 16th Street Commons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Owl Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hyatt Place Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stellar Jay - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bezel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Populus

Upscale hotel near 16th Street
Close to Denver Art Museum and Colorado Convention Center, Populus provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and American cuisine. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 265 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 64 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 100 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Bar
  • Pasque
  • Stellar Jay

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 28.94 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 100 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 64 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Populus Hotel
Populus Denver
Populus Hotel Denver

Frequently asked questions

Is Populus pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Populus?

Valet parking is available for USD 64 per night.

What time is check-in at Populus?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Populus?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Populus located?

Located in Downtown Denver, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Civic Center Park, 16th Street, and Denver Art Museum. Colorado Convention Center and Ball Arena are also within 1 mi (2 km). 16th - California Station is 9 minutes by foot and Convention Center Station is 9 minutes.

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