What’s included at Populus — and what costs extra
Populus rooms include standard in-room amenities (complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi, Smart TV, Grown Alchemist toiletries, hairdryer, and bathrobe). A daily $25 Destination Amenity fee (charged to most bookings) covers Wi‑Fi, 24‑hour fitness access with Peloton bikes, a $15 Pasque food & beverage credit, up to two Clyfford Still Museum tickets, daytime Stellar Jay Lounge access, and filtered water refills—meals, minibar items, valet parking, and some event fees cost extra.
In this guide
- What the nightly rate typically includes
- The Destination Amenity fee — what it pays for
- Rooms, in-room amenities, and what costs extra
- Dining: what’s on-site and what you’ll pay for
- Facilities and services you should budget for
- Event spaces, meetings and wedding options — what’s covered
- Policies you should know and extra fees
- Location and what’s easy to reach from the hotel
What the nightly rate typically includes
Your base room rate covers the reserved room type and the standard room amenities listed at check-in. Complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel and in guestrooms.
Most bookings are also charged a daily Destination Amenity fee; that fee is separate from the room rate but includes several hotel perks.
- Unlimited high-speed Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas
- Smart TV with streaming service access in every room
- Grown Alchemist bath amenities, hairdryer, and bathrobe
- Daily Destination Amenity fee benefits (see next section)
| Item | Included with room rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Room amenities (toiletries, TV, Wi‑Fi) | Yes | Complimentary in all guestrooms |
| Daily Destination Amenity fee benefits | No (separate fee) | $25 per night covers bundled perks for most bookings |
| Meals, minibar items, valet parking | No | Charged separately at venue or on checkout folio |
The Destination Amenity fee — what it pays for
Populus charges a daily Destination Amenity fee of $25 (plus tax) on most bookings. That fee is not optional for most reservations; some group or package bookings of 10+ rooms can include waived fees.
The fee bundles specific benefits rather than covering general meals or incidentals.
- Unlimited high-speed wireless internet
- $15 daily food & beverage credit at Pasque
- 24‑hour fitness center access (includes Peloton bikes)
- Up to two tickets to the Clyfford Still Museum
- Access to the daytime Stellar Jay Lounge (6:30 am–1:30 pm)
- Filtered water refill stations on each guest floor
| Benefit | Covered by Destination Amenity fee? |
|---|---|
| High-speed Wi‑Fi | Yes |
| $15 Pasque credit | Yes |
| Rooftop dinner reservations | No — tickets/meals charged separately |
Rooms, in-room amenities, and what costs extra
Populus offers eight room types including Solo Room, Solo Hammock Room, Poplar Room, City Room, Aspen Room, Populus Room, Capital Studio Suite, and Mountain Studio Suite. Every room includes a Smart TV, hairdryer, Grown Alchemist bath amenities, a bathrobe, and complimentary Wi‑Fi.
Minibar items, restaurant meals, and incidental charges (telephone, paid parking, etc.) are billed separately and are not covered by the nightly rate or the Destination Amenity fee.
- Included in all rooms: Smart TV, toiletries, bathrobe, hairdryer, complimentary Wi‑Fi
- Charged separately: minibar items, room service (hotel has no room service listed), in-restaurant food/drink beyond any credit
- Pet fee: $75 cleaning fee per stay for dogs (maximum two dogs per room); service animals exempt
| Room item | Included |
|---|---|
| Streaming-capable Smart TV | Yes |
| Minibar snacks/drinks | No (extra) |
| Bath amenities (Grown Alchemist) | Yes |
Dining: what’s on-site and what you’ll pay for
Populus has three on-site venues: Pasque (ground-floor, all-day seasonal American menu), Stellar Jay (rooftop live-fire restaurant and bar), and Little Owl Coffee (two-floor lobby café for espresso and pastries). These venues are open to hotel guests and the public.
Meals are not included in the room rate. The Destination Amenity fee includes a $15 daily food & beverage credit that applies at Pasque only; other orders, rooftop dinners, cocktails and minibar purchases are charged separately.
- Pasque — breakfast, lunch, lounge menu, brunch (weekend), and dinner; reservations recommended
- Stellar Jay — rooftop dinner service and bar; open to the public; reservations for dinner and private events available
- Little Owl Coffee — espresso drinks and pastries; two-floor lobby café
| Venue | Typical service hours |
|---|---|
| Pasque (ground floor) | Breakfast–Dinner (Pasque lists 7:00 am–9:00 pm on hotel site; verify current times) |
| Stellar Jay (rooftop) | Dinner 4:30 pm–10:00 pm; bar open until 11:00 pm |
| Little Owl Coffee (lobby) | Early morning to evening (listed as 7:00 am–9:00 pm) |
Facilities and services you should budget for
Populus does not have a pool or a spa; if you expect spa treatments or pool access, plan to visit off-site providers. The property does offer a 24‑hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, which is included via the Destination Amenity fee.
Populus was intentionally built without onsite self-parking. Valet parking is available 24 hours for a surcharge; rates vary by duration and vehicle size and are billed separately from room charges.
- Fitness center access (24 hours, Peloton bikes) — included with the Destination Amenity fee
- No on-site pool or spa
- Valet parking available 24 hours; standard overnight rates and higher oversize-vehicle rates apply
- Airport shuttle: none provided by the property
| Service | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Fitness center with Peloton | Included via Destination Amenity fee |
| Valet parking | Extra (24-hour service; posted rates apply) |
| Airport shuttle | Not available |
Event spaces, meetings and wedding options — what’s covered
Populus maintains Level 2 meeting rooms (Grove, Commons, Overlook, Enclave, plus The Hollow and Perch) and Level 13 event spaces including Stellar Jay Terrace, a Private Dining Room, and the Pando Suite. Meeting and event bookings are priced and contracted separately from overnight stays.
Some event packages and group bookings (10+ rooms) can include waived Destination Amenity fees and other group perks; private-event menus, buyouts, and room blocks typically incur additional charges.
- Pando Suite (Level 13): 876 sq ft, seats 8–11, used for prep or private meetings
- Level 2 rooms (Grove, Commons, Overlook, Enclave) can be combined for larger functions (roughly 2,000 sq ft combined)
- Stellar Jay rooftop and terrace can be reserved for private dinners or full buyouts; event fees and minimums apply
| Space | Typical capacity or size |
|---|---|
| Pando Suite (Level 13) | Seats 8–11 |
| Commons (Level 2) | Approx. 527 sq ft — Reception/ Classroom capacities vary |
| Level 2 combined (Grove + Commons + Overlook + Enclave) | Roughly 2,000 sq ft (larger event bookings priced separately) |
Policies you should know and extra fees
Standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. The guest checking in must be at least 21 years old and will need to present a photo ID and credit card at arrival. Reservations require a credit-card guarantee.
Other fees that may appear on your folio include the Destination Amenity fee (charged per night to most bookings), the $75 per-stay dog cleaning fee (maximum two dogs per room), valet parking charges, and an early-departure fee when applicable.
- Check-in: from 4:00 PM; late check-in arrangements possible
- Check-out: by 11:00 AM
- Minimum age to check in: 21 (ID and credit card required)
- Early departure: fee equal to one night's room plus tax may apply
- Pet fee: $75 per stay for dogs; service animals exempt
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 21 years old |
| Pet fee | $75 cleaning fee per stay (dogs only — max two) |
| Early departure | One night's room + tax (may apply) |
Location and what’s easy to reach from the hotel
Populus is at 240 14th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202, directly across from Civic Center Park and within easy walking distance of the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, Colorado State Capitol, and the Colorado Convention Center.
The hotel sits in downtown Denver’s Capitol Hill area and encourages walking and public transit; the RTD A Line connects Denver International Airport to Union Station and onward transit options into downtown. Populus does not provide an airport shuttle.
- Directly across from Civic Center Park (about a 2-minute walk)
- Denver Art Museum and Clyfford Still Museum within about a 6–11 minute walk
- Coors Field is walkable (about a 25-minute walk)
- No onsite parking; valet parking available for a surcharge
| Nearby landmark | Walking time |
|---|---|
| Civic Center Park | ~2 minutes |
| Denver Art Museum | ~6–11 minutes |
| Colorado Convention Center | ~7 minutes |
