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The Principal Hotel

The Principal Hotel
The Principal Hotel – Columbia, IL
The Principal Hotel – Columbia, IL
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM

About The Principal Hotel

Comfortable Accommodations The Principal Hotel in Columbia offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and a wardrobe. Dining Experience Guests can enjoy American cuisine at the modern restaurant, which serves dinner. The on-site fitness center and free WiFi enhance the stay. Convenient Facilities The hotel features a elevator, 24-hour front desk, minimarket, outdoor seating area, and family rooms. Additional amenities include streaming services, a sofa bed, and a work desk. Local Attractions St. Louis Gateway Arch is 17 mi away, Grant's Farm 14 mi, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport 29 mi from the property.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.8 / 5
Excellent 379 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very nice

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

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  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    great stay. Have to have front desk adjust room temperature.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was a great stay. The only complaint was the room had a slight odor. Other than that the experience was very neat. The beds were comfortable. We did enjoy our stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location. Very Clean room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Breakfast was lacking (so that you'll go to thier restaurant), staff was cold and I overheard someone saying you have to call down to have your thermostat changed. They didn't share that with me or the guy they were talking to. The lady then proceeded to say that people have been abusing the thermostats. With as much money as it cost I'd expect them to be able to handle their business better than places that charge a lot less.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    What a find! We were looking for a hotel outside of St.Louis and asked ChatGPT for suggestions. The overall pick was The Principal. Great ratings, great rate. We were already impressed before we reached the hotel. Columbia is a beautiful city. As we drove down Main St it was like stepping back in time. The hotel has a history you’ll have to discover for yourself. You’ll be very happy you stayed here. Graphite, the restaurant, has to-die-for desserts and Cafe on the Abbey is a must for breakfast (be sure to pick up a pecan brownie to go!). We will be back for sure.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good and clean

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Will stay again en route to visit family!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    They hotel was very nice very clean the staff was very helpful i love this hotel

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean room & plenty of parking

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved staying at this property. Highly recommend and will definitely stay there again. Very clean, friendly staff, fun small town.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean rooms, cool history/theme, air conditioned and free parking.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Super cute, spacious rooms with updated features.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Really nice place with loads of charm.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was clean and stocked well.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Super!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The hotel is very clean, quiet, and comfortable

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Only problem was the AC unit in our room cycled somewhat loudly while we slept. Other than that would absolutely recommend!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The Principal Hotel is a jewel. Accommodations were very adequate. The staff was super friendly and the surrounding area was quaint. My issues are the room needed a little more cleaning, i.e. lots of hair left in the sofa bed along with food crumbs and Carmex. Next, a fan was constantly running and could not be turned off so the room was mostly always freezing for us. The space was large and more then enough room for everyone.

Frequently asked questions about The Principal Hotel

Does The Principal Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Principal Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Principal Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Principal Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does The Principal Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Principal Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Principal Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, The Principal Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests.
Where is The Principal Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Principal Hotel is located at 310 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236. With a Walk Score of 62, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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