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The Principal Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Missouri Civil War Museum

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A coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym are just a few of the amenities provided at The Principal Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Graphite Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Freshman K

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

ADA Freshman K

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Freshman Honors K

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sophomore Honors K

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Honors K

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Wet bar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Senior K

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Wet bar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Senior Honors K

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Wet bar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sophomore QQ

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sophomore Honors QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

ADA Sophomore Honors QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

ADA Junior QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Wet bar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Honors QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Wet bar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Senior QQ

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Wet bar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Q | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Q

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Wet bar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
310 S Main St, Columbia, IL, 62236

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Springs County Park - 10 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Jefferson Barracks Historic Park - 11 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • River City Casino - 15 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Busch Stadium - 20 min drive - 17.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 22 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Principal Hotel

Hotel near River City Casino
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym at The Principal Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Graphite Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, a TV in the lobby, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at The Principal Hotel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Microwaves, digital channels, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe on the Abbey
  • Graphite Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Principal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Principal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Principal Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Principal Hotel located?

Situated in Columbia, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Missouri Civil War Museum, River City Casino, and Arsenal BG Ballpark. Busch Stadium and Gateway Arch are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

The Principal Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 196 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing gem in a quaint little IL town! Very well done inside and out, making a wonderful tribute to the history of the building and surrounding property, as well as the people that came through its halls in years past. The entire property was very clean and the staff was welcoming and friendly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Very nice rooms, new and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been here 3 or 4 times. Nice local hotel with a great history.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is great. Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice amenities. Friendly staff. We needed cold medicine on Christmas & they had a supply at the front desk, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Business trip stay here was very comfortable. Easy access no hustle n bustle. Have already booked our next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice unique property that is a pleasure to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great: large, clean room - with everything functioning properly - and friendly, helpful staff. While the adjoining restaurant is closed on Mondays, the night I checked in, I ate there the last time I stayed at the Principal Hotel. Exceptional food and reasonably priced. Traveling many miles each year, this is my favorite stop!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really amazing place, extremely quiet, comfortable and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history, clean rooms, excellent service, professional staff, Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tony

Place was emacetalent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short overnight stay but everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. This hotel is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice unique hotel with friendly staff. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, clean and welcoming hotel. Highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute little hotel with great decorative details. The staff was super friendly, the room was very clean. Check in only took a minute or two and they were very accommodating for early check in/late check out. It shares the parking lot with The Abbey where a friend’s wedding took place, so it was so convenient. If I ever find myself in Columbia, IL again, I will have to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms was clean. Convenient parking. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, great experience and the hotel decor absolutely one of a kind. Accommodations were extra clean and the bed slept well. Staff very hospitable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities. Convenient to the Abbey. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought this hotel was particularly quaint and had a wonderful theme. Our only complaint would be the TV streaming situation. Try as we might we could not watch an important to us football game on network TV. Seems like at least some local channels should be offered for us older folks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianyong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here! The staff is very nice & always making sure you have what you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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