The Principal Hotel
310 S Main St, Columbia, IL, USSee what's available
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About this property
The Principal Hotel is a 3.5-star independent property located in Columbia, IL. The hotel sits 8.9 miles from the Missouri Civil War Museum and 11.9 miles from River City Casino, making it convenient for visitors exploring the St. Louis area. Arsenal BG Ballpark is 12.3 miles away, and Busch Stadium is 15.2 miles from the property.
The hotel offers 40 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a microwave, flat-screen television, and complimentary wireless internet access. Rooms include bathrooms with showers, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Additional in-room amenities include phones, safes, and coffee and tea makers. Guests rate room comfort highly at 4.8 out of 5.
Dining options include Graphite Restaurant, which serves dinner and brunch, as well as an on-site coffee shop and café for casual snacks. The property features a fitness center for recreation, along with a gift shop, newsstand, and television in common areas. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning and laundry, meeting rooms, free self parking, and an ATM. The hotel maintains designated smoking areas and is managed by a professional property host. Overall guest rating stands at 4.8 out of 5 based on 52 reviews.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with flexible late arrival available. Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Please note that pets are not permitted at the property.
Location & nearby attractions
Mississippi River - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Triple Lakes Golf Course - 12 km / 7.5 mi
Historic Peterstown House - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Sylvan Springs County Park - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Waterloo Town Square - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Koenigsmark Park - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Capitol Theater - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Waterloo City Hall - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Missouri Civil War Museum - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Morrison-Talbott Library - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Bellefontaine House - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Lions Park - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi
Jefferson Barracks Historic Park - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Annbriar Golf Course - 15.2 km / 9.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Belleville, IL (BLV-MidAmerica-St. Louis) - 54.4 km / 33.8 mi
St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 46.8 km / 29.1 mi
St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 54.5 km / 33.9 mi
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Dining
Amenities & features
Getting here
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Check-in & check-out
- 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
- 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. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Pet policy
Pets are not allowed.
Fees & policies
- You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Refundable incidentals deposit: $100 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Rollaway bed fee: $20 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Know before you go
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Principal Hotel?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - anytime. Check-out is by 10:00 AM.
Where is The Principal Hotel located?
The Principal Hotel is located at 310 S Main St, Columbia, IL, US.
What attractions are near The Principal Hotel?
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Mississippi River - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi Triple Lakes Golf Course - 12 km / 7.5 mi Historic Peterstown House - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi Sylvan Springs County Park - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi Waterloo Town Square - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi Koenigsmark Park - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi Capitol Theater - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi Waterloo City Hall - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi Missouri Civil War Museum - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi Morrison-Talbott Library - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi Bellefontaine House - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi Lions Park - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi Jefferson Barracks Historic Park - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi Annbriar Golf Course - 15.2 km / 9.4 mi The nearest airports are: Belleville, IL (BLV-MidAmerica-St. Louis) - 54.4 km / 33.8 mi St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 46.8 km / 29.1 mi St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 54.5 km / 33.9 mi
How do I get to The Principal Hotel?
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
What dining options are available at The Principal Hotel?
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Graphite Restaurant, for dinner or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
What amenities does The Principal Hotel offer?
The Principal Hotel features amenities such as Gym, Restaurant, Laundry, Free Parking, Conference Room.
What are the rooms like at The Principal Hotel?
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Is The Principal Hotel pet-friendly?
Pets are not allowed at The Principal Hotel.
What fees should I know about at The Principal Hotel?
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Refundable incidentals deposit: $100 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Rollaway bed fee: $20 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
What should I know before staying at The Principal Hotel?
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.