The best new hotel in the world is in Denver, says Esquire
- Populus Hotel in Denver earned the title 'hotel of the year' for 2025.
- The nature-inspired hotel opened last October designed as the country's first 'carbon positive' property.
- This environmental approach includes using renewable energy, a biodigester, and planting trees for guest stays.
- The hotel topped a list of 42 global hotels and features 265 rooms.
- Esquire stated that its spirit leads to a beautiful and restorative experience.
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The best new hotel in the world is in Denver, says Esquire
Anyone looking to book a room at one of the best hotels in the country might want to consider a stay in Denver. This week, Esquire unveiled its list of the best new hotels in the world, which reporters and editors culled “the old-fashioned way,” they wrote – by visiting a slew of new properties in person over the last year. Denver’s nature-inspired Populus Hotel, which opened last October, was not only the sole local spot on the list but also ea…
12 Denver projects win 2025 Mayor’s Design Award - BusinessDen
Secret Garden Bar & Café on the edge of Cheesman Park A dozen Denver projects have received a Mayor’s Design Award from Mayor Mike Johnston. Another 11 projects received honorable mentions, a designation not given in recent years. In total, according to the city, there were 27 nominees. One winner — Populus, the new downtown hotel developed by Denver-based Urban Villages — received the first-ever People’s Choice Award, which was voted on by the …
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