The Doubletree Hotel Austin pays tribute to the days Texas spent under Spanish and Mexican rule. The lobby colonnade reflects this blended heritage, with architectural features that include a thick-beamed ceiling, wall insets that reflect mission altars, and small mural paintings on the adobe-colored walls. Natural tones dominate the guest rooms as well, ranging from cream and cherry wood to mauve and blush tones complemented by darker wood. The newly renovated rooms are spacious and attractive, with plenty of room to spread out amid the unexpected touches such as French doors and Deco-inspired lamps. To see more of the fascinating cultural blend in Austin, head for the Sixth Street and Warehouse districts, a few minutes’ drive away. Catch a Mexican mariachi band playing at a restaurant, boot scootin’ country at a club, or chill out with the blues at Antone’s. Also worth a look is the State Capitol building and its full-size painting of Davy Crockett.