Title: The Principal Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/5d07ff1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/c50805d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, dinner and brunch served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/b212e706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room amenity](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](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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[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 - River City Casino - 15 min drive - 19.9 km - Busch Stadium - 20 min drive - 28.4 km - Gateway Arch - 20 min drive - 28.8 km - City Museum - 22 min drive - 30.2 km - St. Louis Zoo - 28 min drive - 39.2 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 - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk - ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive - ‪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 - Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms - A gift shop, a TV in the lobby, and a water dispenser Room features All guestrooms at The Principal Hotel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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Cafe on the Abbey - Graphite Restaurant ### Things to do - Gym - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - 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 ### 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? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Principal Hotel? > As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Principal Hotel on Nov 9, 2025 start from CA $144.49, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbia-Hotels-The-Principal-Hotel.h106856168.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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? > Check-out 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 Arsenal BG Ballpark. Busch Stadium and Gateway Arch are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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 - Excellent 151 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 9.8/10 Staff & service ### 9.4/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Sep 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I love the wonderful redo from school to hotel - so interesting and well done. The room is clean, big, and modern. I would highly recommend over any St. Louis hotels. ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing hotel with friendly staff and very clean rooms. Great place to stay while in town for a cardinals game. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### felicia Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The area was safe and quiet and the room, bathroom and lobby was very clean. The bed was comfortable However, the hallway on the 1st floor near the elevator was extremely noisy with women talking loudly. I stayed 2 nights. Breakfast was not available onsite on Monday ##### felicia Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Sep 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lpved everything!! ##### David Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Banu Aug 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very pleasant, super clean… Definitely recommend if you’re in the area. St Louise has a lot to offer, best part was Cahokia pyramids (wish they were renovated relating to past versions) and of course a teip to the top of Gateway Arch. ##### Banu Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ivy Aug 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved it!! ##### Ivy Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We live in Mo. We come often to visit family. We love staying at the Principal. ##### Sheila Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful Hotel One of the best hotel stays we've ever had! I loved all the unique schoolhouse themed items. From the moment we walked in it smelled very clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the bed was the most comfortable we've ever stayed in! The area around the hotel was nice and safe, I enjoyed walking on the walking/biking trail nearby. Highly recommend and will definitely stay again if in the area! ##### Helen Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandi Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful little spot. The restaurant was excellent and beds were comfortable ##### Brandi Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica Sep 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was good. It is very clean. We had a couple of issues but the young lady at the front desk went above and beyond to take care of it. When really it wasn’t a big enough issue to worry about we just wanted to let her know for the next person in line. They have amazing staff and an amazing hotel. We will go back ##### Jessica Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann Jun 23, 2025 The place is fun with old lockers with book names on them! ##### Ann Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kendall Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It was amazing ##### Kendall Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jammie Aug 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Unique! ##### Jammie Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henry Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Just passing through Checkin was effortless. Staff were always helpful. Parking was convenient. Room was extremely clean and bed was super comfortable. Hotel is an old Catholic School and it was beautifully re-architected into a hotel. Nice upscale restaurant (Graphite) connected to hotel. ##### Henry Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffiney Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### Tiffiney Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BOB May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our short stay. Attended a beautiful wedding of a granddaughter. Rehearsal dinner at Graphite, Wedding and dinner/dance in Venue. Stayed overnight in The Principal. Loved everthing!! ##### BOB Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn Feb 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The school theme is fun, and the fact that it was a school and has that history is really interesting. I will stay here again. ##### Shawn Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William Sep 27, 2024 Very nice very quiet close to many restaurants and shops ##### William Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clyde Aug 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### When I come back it won't be for work! Man man man. I was so glad to find this little hotel in this little town of Columbia Illinois. I was working in St Louis and I didn't want to stay anywhere close to where I was working. This was about a 30-minute drive and worth every mile. Told my wife I'll be bringing her back to this little quaint town and hotel. Good restaurants nearby too. I stay in hotels about 2 weeks a month in different cities throughout the world and this was one of the trendiest, cleanest, most comfortable places I stayed in recent memory. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8907e328-91b3-453f-9256-30fb457d1a44-1754008246938.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c8b4409b-637d-4c6f-ba0d-3d214190ecfe-1754008285264.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Clyde Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla Mar 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Loved it! The hotel was clean and inviting right as we walked in. The room was spacious and clean. The shower was soothing. The staff was friendly and helpful with ideas on things to do in the area. There were plenty of eating options close by. Loved our stay and will return when we are in this area again. ##### Carla Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hyatt Regency Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Chicago.h4903.Hotel-Information) > > [Congress Plaza Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Congress-Plaza-Hotel.h6452.Hotel-Information) > > [Virgin Hotels 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) > > [21c Museum Hotel Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-21c-Museum-Hotel-Chicago.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)