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The Principal Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Columbia with free parking

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Exterior
Reception
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The price is SAR 328
SAR 364 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 January 2025

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

ADA Freshman K

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Senior QQ

Highlights

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

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

Senior K

Highlights

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

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

Sophomore QQ

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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 K

Highlights

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

ADA Sophomore Honors QQ

Highlights

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

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

Freshman K

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
310 S Main St, Columbia, IL, 62236

What's nearby

  • Busch Stadium - 21 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Enterprise Center - 21 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Dome at America’s Center - 21 min drive - 24.9 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 22 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Gateway Arch - 22 min drive - 25.4 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
  • ‪Top Shooters Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reifschneider's Grill & Grape - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Principal Hotel

Property highlights
The Principal Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
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:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Microwaves, digital channels, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Microwave

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Principal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 9 mi (15 km) of Mississippi River, Triple Lakes Golf Course, and Historic Peterstown House. Sylvan Springs County Park and Waterloo Town Square are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Principal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay at the Principal again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this theme and decor school house of this boutique hotel , we stayed due to a wedding we attended only live about 30 minutes away. We will be back t enjoy the patio and bar .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though our stay was short we enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gennese

Disliked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique facility, very clean, modern decor, central location in Columbia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Very nice very quiet close to many restaurants and shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Darin

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Brand new property is beautiful and very chic. If not for the debacle during check-in, I’d give it a full 5 stars. Front desk girl fumbled through the incidentals retrieval on my credit card. Ran it multiple times to obtain what she called “putting it on fille”, but “not charging anything on it”. 90 minutes after I left, someone ran my card at an unrelated store next to the hotel for 180.00. When asked the next morning, the front desk said “oh I’m so sorry. I must have performed a pre-authorization there. It’s a learning experience for me and I’ll put that money back on your card”. I’d already disputed the charge with my account provider, and it dropped off in a couple days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed with this hotel, especially the nostalgic theme of the original property being a catholic school. They even had curtains made from the same plaid pattern of the school uniforms. Very unique and I will be back if it doesn’t get too pricey! Great vision someone had and excellent job repurposing things from the old school!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is new, not experiences to do bussiness, not very friendly, no room services, so do, not good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024