The Principal Hotel

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Missouri Civil War Museum

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

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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Exceptional

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Gym
Laundry
Parking included
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Room options

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Tonight

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 14 of 14 rooms

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

ADA Freshman K

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Hulu

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Honors QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Microwave

Wet bar

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Senior QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Microwave

Wet bar

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Senior K

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Microwave

Wet bar

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Sophomore QQ

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

Freshman Honors K

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

Freshman K

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Hulu

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

ADA Junior QQ

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Microwave

Wet bar

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the area

310 S Main St, Columbia, IL, 62236

What's nearby

River City Casino - 17 min drive - 19.5 km
Busch Stadium - 24 min drive - 27.7 km
Gateway Arch - 24 min drive - 27.4 km
City Museum - 25 min drive - 29.5 km
St. Louis Zoo - 32 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

St. Louis Gateway Station - 22 min drive
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
‪Top Shooters Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive

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, ATM/banking services and a 24-hour front desk
A water dispenser, coffee/tea in reception and a TV in reception

Room features

All guest rooms at The Principal Hotel include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
Microwaves, digital channels and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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 lift

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Principal Hotel on 9 Oct 2025 start from €106.42, including 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 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?

Checkout 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).