Hotel Clarence is a boutique hotel feasibility study for a CBD site on Clarence Street, Sydney, exploring a refined mid-century modern design language tailored to the contemporary city traveller. The concept reimagines the guest experience through a warm and tactile material palette, combining natural timber, stone, textured finishes and crafted detailing to create interiors that feel intimate, sophisticated and timeless. Rather than relying on overt luxury, the design focuses on quality, authenticity and enduring appeal. Guest rooms and shared spaces are conceived as calm urban retreats, balancing functionality with character through bespoke joinery, layered lighting and carefully curated furnishings. Rich materials and restrained detailing establish a sense of warmth that contrasts with the energy of the surrounding city. The planning prioritises efficient room layouts and welcoming communal spaces, creating an environment that is both commercially viable and architecturally distinctive. Every element has been considered to enhance the guest journey, from arrival through to the private accommodation experience. The result is a boutique hotel concept that brings the craftsmanship, elegance and optimism of mid-century modern design into a contemporary hospitality setting, delivering a memorable destination for discerning travellers seeking an authentic Sydney experience.