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9.6 / 10 Guest Rating

The Principal Hotel

310 South Main Street, Columbia, us

The Principal Hotel - main view

About the Property

Convenient Location
Within 25 km of St. Louis Gateway Arch, Grant's Farm, and other top attractions, The Principal Hotel in Columbia offers the perfect base for exploring the city.

Comfortable Rooms
Featuring air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV, kitchenette in select rooms, and a private bathroom with a shower.

Excellent Facilities
Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi throughout the property, and proximity to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Book your stay at The Principal Hotel for a seamless experience in Columbia.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.6
Exceptional123 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the clean rooms and frequently praise the helpful staff.

Categories

Cleanliness9.3
Service10.0
Location9.8
Room Quality9.6
Amenities9.3
Value for Money9.5
Food and Beverage9.3
Overall Experience9.9

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Tianyong
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 6, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

wonderful place

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Jammie
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 6, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Unique!

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Banu
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 6, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

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.

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Clyde
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 1, 2025

"When I come back it won't be for work! "

10.0

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.

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Joseph
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 30, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Amazing stay. This hotel is incredible.

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craig
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 28, 2025

"Good"

6.0

Hotel was well kept, and very clean and comfortable. Columbia appears to be a very safe and quiet town. The only 'issue' we had was the one time I returned to find my room door blocked open by the dead bolt, and it appeared that no housekeeping persons were on the floor. I assume while supplying our room with fresh towels, they must have forgotten to reopen the dead bolt and let the door lock. Probably because of the hotels location, it appeared that we did not have anything missing. This could have turned out bad. The good thing is the room did have a combination lock box that I had taken advantage of with a valuable or two

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Hubert
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 26, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Very clean quiet , room excellent ,mattress very comfortable, extra towels Overall experience awesome.

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Helen
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 21, 2025

"Wonderful Hotel"

10.0

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!

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JillusUS
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 20, 2025

"We love The Principal. We have stayed there before!!"

10.0

Everything!!

Nothing

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MARK
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 20, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Unique place to stay. Amazing rooms. Amazing town. Highly recommend

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