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The Federal

2.5 star property

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Relax in a spacious living area with a curved staircase, round coffee table, and comfortable seating.
Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, fireplace, and flat-screen TV.
Relax in this spacious living room with a central seating area, sofa, armchairs, coffee table, and chandelier.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a long table and comfortable chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and natural light.
Relax in a stylish space with a central seating area, curved countertop, and unique pendant light.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10 Water St, Brunswick, ME, 04011
  • Maine Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Maine State Music Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bowdoin College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, laptop workspace

Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, laptop workspace

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, laptop workspace

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, laptop workspace

Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, laptop workspace

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Federal

Hotel with free parking, near Bowdoin College
A 24-hour front desk, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this hotel.
The Federal offers 30 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Brunswick hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Federal. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Casco Bay. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a lift
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Bowdoin College and 15 minutes from LL Bean Flagship Store
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
The Federal offers its guests a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Federal Hotel
The Federal Brunswick
The Federal Hotel Brunswick

The Federal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 487 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at around 9 pm and in order to get to our suite we had to go up via a staircase (no elevator). We were not offered any help and in that situation and nor were we told about the staircase until we had schlepped half way there. The sheets smelled quite perfumed. Not our preference.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really really nice and very well done renovation feels like new construction and done tastefully and has a classic new England vibe. Perfect place when visiting bowdoin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real gem in Brunswick

Always a great experience when stay at The Federal. Great staff, clean and comfortable rooms. Great location in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very engaging and helpful. Th hotel was extremely clean The restaurant was amazing Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, spacious room, beautiful property, with a lot of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem of a hotel. Beautiful lobby. Great market with unique snacks. Free onsite parking. Comfortable rooms and super kind and attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with family
The hotel was great. It would be better if breakfast was served automatically, without having to order the night before.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for spending a night or weekend. Lots of shopping and food options nearby. Love that it's a dog friendly hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like to stay here when in Brunswick. This room had a bathroom air vent in the ceiling that looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in years. It’s not hard to wipe it down or vacuum it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Mountainside

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the federal stayed a few times close to Bowdoin College amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan Hood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely. The idea of the "to go" breakfast was great, especially if it keeps the cost of "room service" down. We didn't mind having to go to the front desk to pick it up, but my husband's "Danish" was tiny. The hotel's location makes it quiet and convenient to downtown Brunswick. All in all, we enjoyed our weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos, Norwalk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Moderm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gertrude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and at the restaurant. Love the bathroom products and quality of bed linens. I am usually there once a month on my own or with my husband. Perfect location for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Federal is ideal

Catching up with friends in Brunswick and wanted comfort, access to 555 Restaurant and downtown (walking distance), and dog friendly. The Federal is the perfect spot for it all. Walk down Water Street to trail and dog park. Ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Mountainside

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney, Westford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facility and staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully Restored Historic Building. Well planned and executed. Beautiful finishes, comfy beds, nice linens. Would like to have seen more historical pictures of the area, town, building etc on walls. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lennart

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024