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Hotel

The Principal Hotel

Monroe, Illinois

The Fun Awaits

Dining service available
Dining service availableNo need to go out for meals! This accommodation provides a restaurant and a cafe.
Suitable for your business trip
Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

Reviews

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4.8/5
FantasticFrom 100 reviews
5.0/517 Jul 2026
Scott • Family Trip
Room and bathroom were large and clean. Staff were extremely friendly.
5.0/515 Jul 2026
Debra • Solo Trip
Excellent hotel in Columbia, Illinois! Comfortable room. Great location. Restaurant adjoining hotel is convenient. Cafe on the Abbey next door. My go to hotel in the future!
5.0/511 Jul 2026
Dorothy • Couple Trip
Love the school theme throughout the property! Very nice hotel.
5.0/510 Jul 2026
Brian • Family Trip
Wow! Probably the best value we have ever gotten with our stay. The room and decore were amazing. My daughter is a book worm and was smiling ear to ear at all the painted lockers. The staff were unbelievably helpful. The room was clean and huge. You will have zero regrets here.
5.0/510 Jul 2026
Debra • Solo Trip
Excellent place to stay. Clean room, comfortable bed, nice decor and friendly staff make this hotel a great choice!
5.0/59 Jul 2026
Aaron • Solo Trip
Pretty unique building, old school building that's been remodeled. Columbia is such a quiet cool little town also. Lots of restaurants within walking distance.
5.0/59 Jul 2026
Joshua • Family Trip
Kind and thoughtful staff in this cozy one of a kind hotel. It is adorable and clean. Great price for a great stay. Good parking and cute community surround this gem. Highly recommend
5.0/59 Jul 2026
Lorie • Couple Trip
Very clean , air was amazing, parking was great, staff was very friendly .Would definitely stay again ….
5.0/58 Jul 2026
Sheri • Couple Trip
Enjoyed another relaxing stay! Also, enjoyed all you can eat fried chicken at Washy’s Pub a five minute maximum walk.
5.0/54 Jul 2026
Phatorn • Couple Trip
Love
5.0/53 Jul 2026
Kathleen • Couple Trip
This was a terrific hotel! It’s a former Catholic school turned into a cute boutique hotel. Our room was well appointed with a comfortable bed. The staff was friendly & very helpful. The town it was located in, Columbia Illinois, was a beautiful small town that was close to St Louis. It made it easy to get to all of our events. We will stay here again when we return to the St Louis area!
5.0/530 Jun 2026
Emily • Solo Trip
I booked at the Principal on short notice after my previous reservation did not work out. I cannot believe my luck that I arrived at this adaptively reused 1920s school. The proprietor was working at the desk and was friendly and helpful. The decor and design of the hotel is beyond cute - every detail seems to have been considered. The room was super comfortable and large, and there is even a restaurant next door for breakfast. Can't recommend this place enough!
5.0/530 Jun 2026
Pamela • Family Trip
Beautiful property!! The staff are very nice and helpful.
5.0/529 Jun 2026
David • Family Trip
This place is awesome. Among the top three of nicest hotels I can remember staying in! The room we had was huge! Two queen beds and a couch that pulled out into a bed, the town of Columbia is absolutely amazing. There are surprisingly SO many places within a short walk of the hotel with really great food!! I will stay here every time I travel to the area!
5.0/526 Jun 2026
robin p • Couple Trip
Cute hotel in small town with good local restaurants within walking distance. Very clean and neat. Easy parking
5.0/526 Jun 2026
Christy • Family Trip
One of the front desk ladies was a little quirky and loud but she was fine and that was the only thing I didn't love about the hotel. From the key cards being in composition notebooks to the cards being on notebook paper, even the littlest detail was thought of. Check-in was smooth, the staff directed us well to our room. Along the way there are school themed details to notice that are very clever and unique! Many placed have gone away from having water and coffee in the rooms - both were available which was a wonderful surprise! Everything was very clean and spacious. I don't anticipate being in the area again but might consider it just to check out the space and area better.
5.0/526 Jun 2026
Lee • Family Trip
Bery nice place. It was a luxury hotel at a very budget friendly price. It is a school building turned into a hotel. Great concept in terms of decoration and setup.
5.0/525 Jun 2026
Todd • Solo Trip
Super comfortable in a town so clean you have to wonder how it can be 18 min outside St louis. A true respite. Treat yourself go!
5.0/524 Jun 2026
Zach • Couple Trip
Really cool!
5.0/523 Jun 2026
Sheri • Couple Trip
Exactly what we needed. Clean, well maintained and priced for a one nght stay.

Location

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310 S Main St, Columbia, Illinois, US
All distances are measured in straight lines. The actual travel distance may be different.

Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure
Check-in3:00 PM-anytime
Check-out10:00

  • 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
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
  • 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.
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting

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.

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Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies
  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

About The Principal Hotel

The Principal Hotel Location
With a stay at The Principal Hotel in Columbia, you'll be 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Missouri Civil War Museum and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from River City Casino. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Arsenal BG Ballpark and 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Busch Stadium.

The Principal Hotel Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including gift shops/newsstands and a television in a common area.

The Principal Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Restaurant and Cafe
Stop by Graphite Restaurant for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in American cuisine, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 - Mon, 09 Nov 2026 (1 night)
1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children