Title: The Principal Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6085095&destination=Columbia%2C+Illinois%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=106856168&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Principal Hotel ## Photo gallery for The Principal Hotel ![Breakfast, dinner and brunch served - The Principal Hotel (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/b212e706.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) ![Exterior - The Principal Hotel (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/5d07ff1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room amenity - The Principal Hotel (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/224b65ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Principal Hotel (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856200/106856168/41c6fbb4.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. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Gym - Business services ### VIP AccessSee the benefits you'll enjoy with VIP Access > Get more when you're a member > > - Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above > - Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service > - Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available > > [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/vipaccess) ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Apr. 8 - Apr. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=106856168&PinnedHotelID=106856168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=106856168&PinnedHotelID=106856168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr. 9 - 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More rewards for more adventures! [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 Columbia is home to The Principal Hotel. Missouri Civil War Museum and City Museum are cultural highlights, while Gateway Arch is a notable landmark. Check out an event or a game at Arsenal BG Ballpark, and consider making time for St. Louis Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Columbia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbia.dx6085095) ![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%7C38.44210%2C-90.19634&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HiPEPNnyI758c3BCdcCuPvEZ7U8=) 310 S Main St, Columbia, IL, 62236 ### What's nearby - Sylvan Springs County Park 10 min drive \- 15.1 km - Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 11 min drive \- 13.4 km - Jefferson Barracks Historic Park 11 min drive \- 16.1 km - Arsenal BG Ballpark 14 min drive \- 21.4 km - River City Casino 15 min drive \- 19.9 km ### Getting around - St. Louis Gateway Station 23 min drive - St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min drive - Jimmy John's 3 min drive - Taco Bell 3 min drive - Top Shooters Sports Bar 6 min drive - Dairy Queen 11 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 - Meeting rooms, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk - A gift shop, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage 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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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free uncovered self parking on site ### Food and drink - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Restaurants on site - 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 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. Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher ### 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? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## 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 ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 203 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle Mar 23, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My first thought was how nice the room was, very clean, very appealing. The staff were super kind and checking in and out was quick and easy. I would highly recommend this hotel and definitely will be staying here on my next trip to St. Louis. ##### Kyle Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paulina Mar 9, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Cute, super clean property- would stay here again if visiting stl area !! Highly recommend ##### Paulina Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### kimberly Mar 8, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very need property. Comfortable bed and super clean ##### kimberly Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth Dec 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Good staff, easy check in, very comfortable and safe. ##### Kenneth Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara Mar 2, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was of the most cleanest and unique hotel! I loved the lockers painted as books! The detention Hall bar and metal small locker bed side table in the room. The bed is SUPER comfortable!! The restaurant - the graphite was phenomenal.. loved the creative menu to go with hotel. We will recommend this hotel to everyone!! Outstanding staff as well.. not mean none in hotel or restaurant! Thank you all!! ##### Sara Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theodore Mar 12, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was my third stay at The Principal Hotel. The history of this property is unique and the rooms are amazing - essentially in brand-new condition and very tastefully designed and decorated. I've eaten at the adjoining restaurant, the Graphite, on one occasion. Amazing food! (When the Graphite is closed on Mondays, I eat at the Thai House restaurant within blocks of the hotel. Delicious and affordable meals!) The hotel is easy to get to and Columbia seems like a nice, safe town. I plan on staying at The Principal Hotel each time I travel through the area rather than staying in or near St. Louis which is what I used to do. ##### Theodore Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel Nov 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very comfortable beds and clean rooms ##### Rachel Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clayton Jan 5, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities What an amazing gem in a quaint little IL town! Very well done inside and out, making a wonderful tribute to the history of the building and surrounding property, as well as the people that came through its halls in years past. The entire property was very clean and the staff was welcoming and friendly. Would definitely stay again! ##### Clayton Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra Dec 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Wonderful experience-luxury rooms, great dining, amazing staff! Clean and themed wel!! ##### Debra Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities The history and design of the hotel were cool, the room was spotless, and the beds were comfortable. We also appreciated the friendly staff at check-in, and at the attached restaurant and bar. We'd happily stay again. ##### Janet Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jana Dec 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room. Nice amenities. Friendly staff. We needed cold medicine on Christmas & they had a supply at the front desk, which was much appreciated. ##### Jana Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley Nov 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Extremely quiet rooms. Rooms were spotless. Very unique hotel. ##### Ashley Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah Nov 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Staff was friendly, and was able to get checked in to the room early, so we could relax before a wedding rehearsal. Room was clean ##### Deborah Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Wye Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Clinton-Hotels-Wye-Motel.h91598410.Hotel-Information) > - [XCHNG King Bed Luxury Downtown, XCHNG. 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