The Principal Hotel, Columbia

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About the Hotel

310 South Main Street, Columbia, Illinois, United States, IL 62236
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The Principal Hotel offers comfortable accommodation with spacious double rooms featuring modern amenities and a fully equipped kitchenette. This Columbia hotel is ideal for both short and extended stays, providing complimentary wireless Internet access and free self-parking.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Principal Hotel include air-conditioned double rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs with streaming services, tea and coffee makers, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers and hairdryers. Each room features a safety deposit box, wardrobe, and optional oven in some units.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include nearby restaurants such as Joe Boccardi's Ristorante, only 0.3 miles away, and a wide variety of choices in the surrounding area. Guests can prepare meals in their rooms thanks to the kitchenette facilities available.

Leisure & Activities

Lesiure activities can be enjoyed at local landmarks including Stumpy's Spirits Distillery, located 2 miles away, and Columbia Golf Club, which is 3 miles from The Principal Hotel. The area offers access to golf courses and scenic sites for outdoor activities.

Transportation & Accessibility

Transportation is convenient, with Main at Cherry bus stop just a 4-minute walk from the hotel and Main at Legion bus stop nearby. St Louis Lambert International Airport is 28.5 miles away, with various travel options available for guests.

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The Principal Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
3230 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
King Room Disability Access
2 persons
3230 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard King Room
2 persons
3230 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior King Room
2 persons
3230 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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What our guests says about facilities

The Principal Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
What’s included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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The Principal Hotel Location

310 South Main Street, Columbia, Illinois, United States, IL 62236
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310 South Main Street, Columbia, Illinois, United States, IL 62236
Nearby
Church
Immaculate Conception Church
200 ft
Event hall
Turner Hall
1300 ft
Restaurants
Cafe on the Abbey
700 ft
322 S Main St
Joe Boccardi's Ristorante
1200 ft
117 S Main St
Getting around
City Centre
Columbia6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Belleville, IL (BLV)62 min  ·  25.3 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)71 min  ·  29.1 mi
Bus
Bus stop5 min  ·  1400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 08:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
33

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Principal Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 125 verified reviews
9.6/10
Perfect
95%
Recommend
Cleanliness
10.0/10
Comfort
9.5/10
Facilities
9.1/10
Location
9.2/10
Staff
9.7/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 18 reviews
9.4/10
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