The Principal Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Columbia

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Blackout curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self-parking
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 January 2025

Room options

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ADA Freshman K

Highlights

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

Junior Honors QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Senior QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Senior K

Highlights

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

Sophomore QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

Freshman Honors K

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Q

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Sophomore Honors QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

Sophomore Honors K

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Honors K

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Wet bar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Senior Honors K

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

ADA Sophomore Honors QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

Freshman K

Highlights

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

ADA Junior QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
310 S Main St, Columbia, IL, 62236

What's nearby

  • River City Casino - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Busch Stadium - 21 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Enterprise Center - 21 min drive - 25.0 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 22 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Gateway Arch - 22 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Lambert-St. Louis International 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

When visiting Columbia, The Principal Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 40 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

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
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 that you 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 on-site casino at The Principal Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but River City Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

The Principal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Buffey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com 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