The Federal

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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

Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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About this property

The Federal

Hotel in Brunswick with free parking
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour front desk, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
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
  • Steps from Casco Bay and Androscoggin River
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
The Federal offers its guests a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Brunswick hotel is smoke free.

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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. 418 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 503 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Westport

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed. This hotel is awesome !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Pancake pillows
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb M

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

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely clean and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property and this
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel , beautiful decorated !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANCIS P

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great hotel! It has an old and new wing this was 1st time in old wing. Room was nice but small wife and I definitely will request room in new wing next time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Biswajit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No arrangement for breakfast. Only coffee left in the corridor outside the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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