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The Principal Hotel

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

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Exterior
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
Reception
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is ฿3,765
฿4,179 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

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

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Senior QQ

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Air conditioning
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Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Senior K

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Air conditioning
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Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Wet bar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Sophomore QQ

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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

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

Freshman Honors K

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

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Junior Q

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

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Sophomore Honors QQ

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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

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

Sophomore Honors K

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

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

Junior Honors K

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

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

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

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

ADA Sophomore Honors QQ

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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

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

Freshman K

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

ADA Junior QQ

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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
  • City Museum - 22 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Gateway Arch - 22 min drive - 25.4 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 28 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 22 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International 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

Hotel near River City Casino
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a restaurant and a bar at The Principal Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • A 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at The Principal Hotel include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Microwaves, digital channels and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe on the Abbey
  • Graphite Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Principal Hotel on 4 May 2025 start from ฿3,765.37, 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?

Checkout 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 GCS Ballpark. Busch Stadium and Gateway Arch are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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The Principal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Beautiful little spot. The restaurant was excellent and beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiney

This was just a unique place. A school turned hotel with the decor absolutely fitting. We were looking for something different not far from home and this nailed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

An amazing atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

This was one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. The shower was incredible, everything was nice and clean. My only complaint is that it can be a bit of a winding walk to get to rooms but I won’t ding them anything for that because it’s good to reuse old buildings (in this case a school). Would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Awesome renovations of 'old school' kind of time. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathi

I can't say enough about this GEM! We travel multiple times a year across the US & will aleays add this new FAVORITE STOP & BEAUTIFUL TOWN of Columbia IL & THE PRINCIPAL HOTEL & surrounding establishments The GRAPHITE, THE ABBEY ETC ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Even though our stay was short we enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Would definitely stay at the Principal again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Beautiful design and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Beautiful new hotel

Beautiful new hotel! The theme was fun, with the hotel being a converted Catholic school. Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

The property was very clean. The service of the staff they were very polite and helpfully . The history of the building is a incredible story. Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Sleeping in the school

It was a great stay. The room was exceptionally clean, and pleasing to the eyes. Definitely will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brice

Great place to stay. Excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheil

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

Connie

It was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Unique facility, very clean, modern decor, central location in Columbia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

I found it very unique that it was once a school and still maintaining a touch of decor still pertaining to its past. The pictures and explanation of its past history are informative and interesting. The lockers in the hallway to the railings that were made out of the old radiator heating systems from the classrooms to the Detention Bar that is for hotel guests that is soon to open are all nice touches. The Graphite restaurant that is attached to the hotel is very nice and the dinner was very good. The new Courtroom bar that is still under construction in the old gymnasium and will be open to the public in the future is also attached to the hotel and is going to be large and spacious. This is an ideal situation for hotel guest to enjoy by just having all these different accommodations in one spot and never having to drive anywhere if you choose not to. Great place..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

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

Liked: 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

8/10 Good

Darin

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

Margot

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025