The Populus Hotel near Civic Center Park in Denver is officially open! According to developers, the one-of-a-kind building stands as the nation's first carbon-positive hotel and sets a new standard in sustainable hospitality.

"Upon entering your room you’ll be greeted with a flood of natural light from Aspen-eye-shaped windows and views of Civic Center Park, Downtown Denver, and the Rocky Mountains on the horizon," reads the hotel's website. "Thoughtful touches fill the room with calming tones, pressed wildflowers, and hand thrown pottery."

The hotel is a partnership between Holcim US, a sustainable building solutions company; Urban Villages, an environmental real estate developer; and The Beck Group, an integrated design-build firm. Several environmentally friendly measures were taken into the hotel's build.

"We're transforming global sustainability standards for our industry. Projects like Populus, one of the first hotels of its kind in the United States, show how building materials are a vital part of the sustainability solution," said Toufic Tabbara, region head of North America at Holcim, in the group’s initial announcement of the hotel.

In addition, the hotel promises to plant a tree for every night a guest stays, with a goal of planting 20,000 trees in 2024!

The Populus Hotel, which stands 13 stories high, boasts 265 rooms, two new restaurants, and a rooftop bar.

To book a stay at the Populus Hotel, visit populusdenver.com.