Title: The Principal Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106856168&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Principal Hotel Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Missouri Civil War Museum ## Photo gallery for The Principal Hotel ![Exterior - The Principal Hotel (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/5d07ff1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - The Principal Hotel (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/c50805d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, dinner and brunch served - The Principal Hotel (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/b212e706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room amenity - The Principal Hotel (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/110f11aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu - The Principal Hotel (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/f50b66d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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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Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Sophomore QQ ![In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/8311be52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sophomore QQ 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Microwave Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 6 - 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed ### View all photos for Sophomore Honors QQ ![In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/8311be52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sophomore Honors QQ ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Microwave Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 6 - 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed ### View all photos for ADA Sophomore Honors QQ ![In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/8311be52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### ADA Sophomore Honors QQ ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Microwave Coffee/tea maker - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColumbia-Hotels-The-Principal-Hotel.h106856168.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColumbia-Hotels-The-Principal-Hotel.h106856168.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.44215%2C-90.19634&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YvVP_2Vg5QfLtVtqoG2yOpYB5d4=) 310 S Main St, Columbia, IL, 62236 #### What's nearby - Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery \- 11 min drive \- 13.4 km - Jefferson Barracks Historic Park \- 11 min drive \- 16.1 km - Mercy Hospital South \- 14 min drive \- 22.7 km - River City Casino \- 15 min drive \- 19.9 km - Busch Stadium \- 20 min drive \- 28.4 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 - ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive - ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Coffee Pot - ‬13 min walk ## 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 - Coffee/tea in the lobby, a water dispenser, and luggage storage - A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms 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 ## Similar properties ![Ballroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1770000/1768200/1768149/800a6847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Wildwood Hotel Wildwood - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet friendly 9.2 Wonderful 1,608 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=1768149&PinnedHotelID=1768149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40200/40112/d33a8d98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Arnold Arnold - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews CA $123 CA $142 total includes taxes & fees Dec 29 - Dec 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=40112&PinnedHotelID=40112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6460000/6456500/6456459/33f9207d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River City Casino & Hotel St. Louis - 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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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Principal Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Principal Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Principal Hotel? ### Where is The Principal Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Principal Hotel Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Amenities ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.8 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 175 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff Nov 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place. Very nice rooms, new and clean. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/420086c9-df35-48be-9dc3-351683a44f63-1763395491115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d620a19b-fe2e-44ee-8f66-eecef123ec02-1763395492155.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/472769eb-ae52-4ddb-9cf6-b1f0e4b97854-1763395493101.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jeff Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard Dec 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities I’ve been here 3 or 4 times. Nice local hotel with a great history. ##### Richard Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful hotel! ##### Nancy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy Nov 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Everything is great. Love this place! ##### Nancy Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Business trip stay here was very comfortable. Easy access no hustle n bustle. Have already booked our next stay. ##### Cheri Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theodore Dec 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was great: large, clean room - with everything functioning properly - and friendly, helpful staff. While the adjoining restaurant is closed on Mondays, the night I checked in, I ate there the last time I stayed at the Principal Hotel. Exceptional food and reasonably priced. Traveling many miles each year, this is my favorite stop! ##### Theodore Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian Sep 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Really amazing place, extremely quiet, comfortable and very reasonably priced. ##### Brian Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet Sep 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the history, clean rooms, excellent service, professional staff, Will be back. ##### Janet Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tony Nov 13, 2025 Place was emacetalent ##### tony Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect stay! ##### Tracy Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Short overnight stay but everything was good ##### Joan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A very nice unique hotel with friendly staff. I would highly recommend. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing stay. This hotel is incredible. ##### Joseph Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie Nov 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Such a cute little hotel with great decorative details. The staff was super friendly, the room was very clean. Check in only took a minute or two and they were very accommodating for early check in/late check out. It shares the parking lot with The Abbey where a friend’s wedding took place, so it was so convenient. If I ever find myself in Columbia, IL again, I will have to stay again. ##### Katie Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trish Oct 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice facilities. Convenient to the Abbey. Clean room ##### Trish Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelvin Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Rooms was clean. Convenient parking. Staff was friendly. ##### Kelvin Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Wonderful stay, great experience and the hotel decor absolutely one of a kind. Accommodations were extra clean and the bed slept well. Staff very hospitable and friendly. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bonnie Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I love staying here. ##### bonnie Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tianyong Aug 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities wonderful place ##### Tianyong Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Love staying here! The staff is very nice & always making sure you have what you need! ##### Cassandra Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Aug 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very clean place to stay. We would definitely come back. ##### Sarah Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea m Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities staf went above and beyond to make sure our trip was the best ##### Andrea m Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louis Dec 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities All of the above ##### Louis Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean rooms, lots of character, friendly staff. ##### Traci Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This has to be the most charming boutique hotel I have ever stayed at. Everything was new, updated, clean. The staff from check in to busing tables were super nice. Food was amazing and very affordable. Loved the tie to “school” from the periodic table on the soaps and shampoos to the molecular ceiling tiles in the dining room to the carpets and drapes that matches my plaid school jumpers! Would definitely stay again and highly recommend. ![Graphite Bar and Dining Room](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/65c73882-3be2-469f-abb3-895255cbf331-1760731757843.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Upstairs hallway and suites](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3669642c-ae62-44fb-9f4a-e6810db9f370-1760731756823.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Cute hallway decor](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ee5822b0-161f-41af-9cd4-4e2ecf2e455b-1760731756033.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/59f7db25-49a2-47b5-810a-e8fd18567159-1760731757466.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mary Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Congress Plaza Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Congress-Plaza-Hotel.h6452.Hotel-Information) > > [Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Chicago.h9119528.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Fairmont-Chicago-At-Millennium-Park.h15937.Hotel-Information) > > [Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Hotel-Blake.h21142.Hotel-Information) > > [I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Champaign-Hotels-I-Hotel-And-Conference-Center.h1897350.Hotel-Information) > > [Freehand Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Freehand-Chicago.h9418281.Hotel-Information) > > [citizenM Chicago Downtown](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-CitizenM-Chicago-Downtown.h82652306.Hotel-Information) > > [LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-LondonHouse-Chicago.h12786616.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Sofitel-Chicago-Magnificent-Mile.h864219.Hotel-Information) > > [Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Chicago-Marriott-Downtown-Magnificent-Mile.h18035.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Residence-Inn-Chicago-DowntownLoop.h11544584.Hotel-Information) > > [The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-The-Gwen.h558027.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Chicago.h12167.Hotel-Information) > > [Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Millennium-Knickerbocker-Chicago.h15087.Hotel-Information) > > [Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Trump-International-Hotel-Tower-Chicago.h1723215.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-The-Westin-Michigan-Avenue-Chicago.h21055.Hotel-Information) > > [Aloft Chicago Mag Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Aloft-Chicago-Mag-Mile.h26998765.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel 55](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Hotel-55.h26728.Hotel-Information) > > [Palmer House a Hilton Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Palmer-House-A-Hilton-Hotel.h8079.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Chicago River North](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-The-Westin-Chicago-River-North.h41800.Hotel-Information) > > [The Wade](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-W-Chicago-Lakeshore.h1346.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Chicago-Magnificent-Mile.h982517.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxurious Otter Pointe](https://www.expedia.ca/Girard-Hotels-Luxurious-Otter-Pointe.h33004397.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-InterContinental-Chicago-Magnificent-Mile.h20205.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Chicago-Magnificent-Mile.h21152.Hotel-Information) > > [Warwick Allerton - Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Warwick-Allerton-Chicago.h25452.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Renaissance-Chicago-Downtown-Hotel.h19215.Hotel-Information) > > [Pendry Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Pendry-Chicago.h982552.Hotel-Information)