The Principal Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (127 reviews)
310 South Main Street , Columbia , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean rooms
Helpful staff
Excellent location
Cons:
No hot breakfast included
Some noise from surroundings

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Very clean place to stay. Everything is so clean.
Service
10
Amazing staff and professional staff, went above and beyond.
Location
9.8
Very close to the wedding venue and good restaurants nearby.
Room Quality
9.64
Clean, big, modern rooms with comfortable beds.
Amenities
9.29
Unique property with great accommodations.
Value for Money
9.52
Reasonably priced for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Restaurant was very good.
Overall Experience
9.93
Guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:22

Property Description

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.

Important information:

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-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 127 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.64
Amenities: 9.29
Value for Money: 9.52
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.93
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John • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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LAURA • couple • us
10
We enjoyed the theme; the room and property were spotless and the restaurant was great. The people were nice, too!
Pros:

We loved the Catholic Grade School theme! The people were helpful and friendly. I left medication in the room and they retrieved it for me without a problem. The attached restaurant was great!

Cons:

The single thing I had wished the room had was a full-length mirror. We were attending a wedding and wanted the full view.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Exceptional. Easily the best hotel we have stayed in for a very long time

Cons:

Not a thing

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
8
Adequate, but prepare to be chilled
Pros:

The hotel was conveniently located
The room was spacious and the bathroom was more than adequate

Cons:

The ventilation system left us uncomfortable, my wife shivered until she found the big blanket
The thermostat was inside a box with warnings against any adjustments
The first floor room was noisy

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Janet • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Friendly staff and clean

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The hotel was very clean , room was nice size , nice large bathroom with very good walk in shower. Very comfortable bed and pillows. The only thing it should have had a comfortable chair to sit in there were two small uncomfortable table chairs to sit on to watch tv. Very clean safe location with easy access to South County St Louis , Mo. plenty of restaurants near by. I would highly recommend the Principal Hotel

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • us
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • extended_group • us
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • us
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Alicia • couple • us
9
Pretty hotel, quiet stay
Pros:

This property was beautiful. It seemed centrally located in the town and had a lot of local places close by. The whole hotel seemed very clean, smelled heavenly, and was simple yet beautiful. Our room was spotless and the bed was so comfortable. There was a full-size fridge inside, too, which was unexpected. We didn't personally have anything we needed to keep cold but I think it's great for others to know! The hotel was also very quiet. I'm not sure what it was before becoming a hotel, but the rooms were nice and spread out, hallways were wide, and the decor is all school-themed. We would definitely consider staying here again!

Cons:

The only thing that was off to us was honestly the staff. No one smiled or was overly friendly at any point. Usually when you walk in a hotel, they greet you kindly and with a smile. Not here. There was a younger girl working the counter and I don't think she even stood up to help us. The only other staff we saw were the cleaning staff in the morning and the lady at the counter when we checked out. The lady at the counter in the morning at least told us to have a good day, but still very much lacking in any sort of energy.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • us
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Matt • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Hubert • solo_traveller • us
10
Relaxing , quiet, restaurant was very good . Everything is so clean.
Pros:

Fair fast easy
More oj or apple juice

Cons:

Nothing not a thing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • us
9
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
9
2025-12-01 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
2025-11-13 • via Nuitee
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Murphy • family_with_children • au
10
Fantastic not a bad word to say about our stay.and all the staff where very polite and frendly same goes for the restaur
Pros:

Very close to the wedding venue

Cons:

Clean and tidy everything we needed is right there

2025-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • us
10
Very cool place, you should check it out.
Pros:

This place is unique and very cool. The town is safe and traffic was easy when leaving for St. Louis in the morning. It’s a safe town, no noise.

Cons:

Everything was good.

2025-10-25 • via Nuitee