The Principal Hotel

Top rated by guests
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Room amenity
40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(214 Ratings)
"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 w..."
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(214 Ratings)

Hotel in Ozark Mountains, AR

3-Star Hotel

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About this hotel

This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a coffee shop/cafe. Self parking is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Principal Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Amenities at The Principal Hotel

Restaurant
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Gym
Coffee/tea maker
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Laundry services
Ironing facilities
Towels
Safe
Hairdryer

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(214 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2025
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!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2025
Everything was great: large, clean room - with everything functioning properly - and friendly, helpful staff. While the adjoining restaurant is closed on Mondays, the night I checked in, I ate there the last time I stayed at the Principal Hotel. Exceptional food and reasonably priced. Traveling many miles each year, this is my favorite stop!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2025
I’ve been here 3 or 4 times. Nice local hotel with a great history.
5.0 / 10.0·Mar 2026
Refurbished old school. Great idea, very clean! Great atmosphere!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Principal Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Principal Hotel pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at The Principal Hotel?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes restaurant, air conditioning, non-smoking, gym, and coffee/tea maker.


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