Independent in Southern Illinois from AU$105

"Last week I attended a wedding at “The Principal Hotel” in Columbia, Illinois. I would like to start with the owner and the hotel staff. The way they greeted us made us feel truly welcome. The venue was a converted Catholic Abbey and school. All facets of the wedding from the wedding party dinner, the wedding, the social hour, the catered banquet, and the DJ services went off without one glitch. The on-site restaurant was superb and catered delicious food. The hotel was as detailed as you would expect it to be from a long past era. I believe each large room had previously been a classroom. The main thing I noticed was the true quality of the carpentry done by masters that took exceptional pride in their work. Old class pictures, a trophy case, small chair desks, wall lockers, library books, even the old pull out bleacher facings. Quite a nostalgic trip into my memory. I loved every moment of it. I cannot express my appreciation of The Principal Hotel enough. All I can say is wow! Wow! WOW!"

"The Breakfast was nice and saved us money on the trip. Hotel and rooms were very clean and all the workers were very nice. Local was good for anything you would need and close the St. Louis"

"Breakfast was very good. Dinner was fair."

"Best hotel stay we've had in a long time. "

"Clean and quiet, the bed was too hard for me personally but great stay and friendly staff!!"

"Room was clean, staff were really nice & helpful!! We will be back!"

"The room was clean. The room temperature was also perfect upon my arrival. Staff were professional and polite. The bed was pretty comfortable, too. I enjoyed my stay. "

"Yes"