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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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About the area
Columbia is home to The Principal Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Forest Park, while Missouri Civil War Museum and City Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Arsenal BG Ballpark or Busch Stadium.

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
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Taco Bell - 3 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 11 min walk
- Jimmy John's - 3 min drive
- The Coffee Pot - 13 min walk
About this property
The Principal Hotel
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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.
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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.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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Reviews
The Principal Hotel Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
10
Cleanliness
9.6
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.8
Eco-friendliness
10
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