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"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!"

"Clean hotel, friendly staff, comfortable beds, and decent breakfast. Only problem was a car was broken into in the parking lot overnight."

"Very clean and super nice staff. Good location. "

"Very clean! Love how the pillow cases are marked soft and firm, such a wonderful perk. The staff are so helpful and friendly. Definitely the best hotel in the area and we will be back. "

"Breakfast was great and a very good atten"

"Clean room, good breakfast. Nice, safe area. But the staff was the best I have encountered in a long time. From check in, check out to the breakfast staff. I cannot say enough. We stayed 12/6/25 - one night and I would come back in a heartbeat. "

"Room was very clean! enjoyed the amenities!"

"The extra touches were a bonus "

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