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The Principal Hotel

2.0 star property
Columbia hotel with restaurant

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The price is $115
includes taxes & fees
$103 per night
Feb 20 - Feb 21

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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
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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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About the neighborhood

Map
310 S Main St, Columbia, IL, 62236

What's nearby

  • River City Casino - 18 min drive
  • Busch Stadium - 21 min drive
  • Enterprise Center - 21 min drive
  • St. Louis Union Station - 22 min drive
  • Gateway Arch - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 38 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 38 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 22 min drive
  • Kirkwood Station - 23 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

The Principal Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Columbia. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Graphite Restaurant, which serves dinner.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Graphite Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Cafe on the Abbey - This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Policies

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Principal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Principal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Principal Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Principal Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Principal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Principal Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but River City Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near The Principal Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Graphite Restaurant.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay with family
My wife was thrilled about this stay and thought it was her favorite which is saying something given that we have stayed at many 5 star properties over the years.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sleeping in the school
It was a great stay. The room was exceptionally clean, and pleasing to the eyes. Definitely will stay there again!
Joseph, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful new hotel
Beautiful new hotel! The theme was fun, with the hotel being a converted Catholic school. Loved our stay!
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adrienne, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very Clean and Comfortable
The Principal is a very clean and quiet hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Also the bed was very comfortable. If you need a place to stay in Columbia or Waterloo area i highly recommend The Principal you won’t be disappointed
George, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
The hotel is very nice and clean. It seems new, and was very quiet. The town is small and convenient to get to work in STL. A couple good restaurants nearby too. I would definitely stay again.
Eric, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeremy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unique facility, very clean, modern decor, central location in Columbia.
Jeffrey, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Buffey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice very quiet close to many restaurants and shops
William, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Excellent staff.
Brice, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Darin, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ryan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Noreen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel is new, not experiences to do bussiness, not very friendly, no room services, so do, not good
Anh, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review