Cutting a striking silhouette on the Denver skyline, the new Populus hotel creates a mindful hospitality experience through biophilic design and sustainability. AD100 architecture firm Studio Gang conceived the sculptural exterior, inspired by the towering white trunks of local Aspen trees. The hotel’s 265 guest rooms, brought to life by Wildman Chalmers Design in partnership with Fowler Architecture & Design, honor the Rocky Mountain landscape with warm colors, organic materials and undulating forms. Restaurants under executive chef Ian Wortham include Pasque, serving elevated seasonal cuisine, and Stellar Jay, where flame-kissed cooking sizzles in a rooftop setting. Rooms from $299. populusdenver.com