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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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Exterior
Room amenity
40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu
Reception
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
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.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P6,560
P7,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

Freshman K

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Freshman Honors K

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Sophomore Honors K

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Honors K

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Hair dryer
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Wet bar
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Senior K

10.0 out of 10
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Air conditioning
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Microwave
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Senior Honors K

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Sophomore QQ

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Honors QQ

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Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
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Hair dryer
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Wet bar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Senior QQ

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Air conditioning
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Hair dryer
Microwave
Wet bar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
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Hair dryer
Microwave
Wet bar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Columbia is home to The Principal Hotel. Missouri Civil War Museum and City Museum are cultural highlights, while Gateway Arch is a notable landmark. Check out an event or a game at Arsenal BG Ballpark, and consider making time for St. Louis Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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310 S Main St, Columbia, IL, 62236

What's nearby

  • River City Casino - 17 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Busch Stadium - 24 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Gateway Arch - 24 min drive - 27.4 km
  • City Museum - 25 min drive - 29.5 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 32 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪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
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby, ATM/banking services, 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

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

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 does it cost to stay at The Principal Hotel?

As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Principal Hotel on Nov 2, 2025 start from P 6,560.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Principal Hotel?

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

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

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

Tianyong

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place to stay. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staf went above and beyond to make sure our trip was the best
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the wonderful redo from school to hotel - so interesting and well done. The room is clean, big, and modern. I would highly recommend over any St. Louis hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lpved everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean quiet , room excellent ,mattress very comfortable, extra towels Overall experience awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique place to stay. Amazing rooms. Amazing town. Highly recommend
Room
King bed
Hall way. Harry Potter vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, lots of character, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was the best stay we have had with any one. The only downside would be no hot breakfast unless you went to the restaurant on location. Staff was great and so helpful when we needed anything for the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel with friendly staff and very clean rooms. Great place to stay while in town for a cardinals game.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Banu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, super clean… Definitely recommend if you’re in the area. St Louise has a lot to offer, best part was Cahokia pyramids (wish they were renovated relating to past versions) and of course a teip to the top of Gateway Arch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New property with excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. It is very clean. We had a couple of issues but the young lady at the front desk went above and beyond to take care of it. When really it wasn’t a big enough issue to worry about we just wanted to let her know for the next person in line. They have amazing staff and an amazing hotel. We will go back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the roomiest hotel I have ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for any kind of stay. Friendly staff & the theme was just adorable! Made me want to stay longer !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We live in Mo. We come often to visit family. We love staying at the Principal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet property. We loved that it was repurposed from an old Catholic school and the theme was really cool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Right at home

Our room was very clean , plenty outlets, walk in shower is great and the bed and pillows were great. I would of loved to stay at , “The Principal “,at the beginning of the week
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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