A retro circus-inspired boutique hotel lobby in 2026, playful and luxurious rather than creepy. Build a double-height interior with a sweeping staircase, scalloped balcony, striped stone floor and velvet conversation pits. Place one sculptural carousel-horse lamp at the center, surrounded by Plum Noir seating, persimmon lacquer tables, jade curtains, cream walls and brass globe lights, with no performers. Landscape symmetrical wide shot from entrance level, a clear path toward the staircase and layered architectural depth. Photorealistic cinematic production design with late-1970s glamour and a welcoming evening mood, original decor, no people, no clowns, no readable hotel name, no brands, no text, no watermark.