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The Federal

3.5 star property
Travelers appreciate The Federal's excellent on-site dining and complimentary self-parking that makes exploring the Bowdoin College area convenient and stress-free

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The Federal sits near Bowdoin College, offering guests complimentary in-room WiFi and extended parking options. The property earns consistent praise for its helpful staff, well-maintained facilities, and exceptional dining that provides a perfect base for area exploration.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Brunswick is home to The Federal. West Island Gallery and Wyler Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Maine Street and LL Bean Flagship Store. Maine Maritime Museum and Wolfe's Neck Farm are also worth visiting.
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Map
10 Water St, Brunswick, ME, 04011

What's nearby

  • Maine Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gulf of Maine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maine State Music Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bowdoin College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 15 min walk
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Social Goose - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Gelato Fiasco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ram And Bull - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Frosty's Donuts & Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Federal

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Federal and take advantage of a bar, a 24-hour gym and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms at The Federal have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with streaming services
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and phones

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 555 North Restaraunt

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 7 for adults and from USD 7 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

The Federal Hotel
The Federal Brunswick
The Federal Hotel Brunswick

Frequently asked questions

Is The Federal pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Federal?

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Federal on 16 Feb 2026 start from AU$180.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Federal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Federal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Federal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Federal located?

Situated in Brunswick, this hotel is steps away from Casco Bay and Androscoggin River. Maine Street and West Island Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Brunswick Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Federal Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 565 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, spacious room and hotel in easy walking distance to downtown Brunswick. We enjoyed the optional bagged breakfast with fruit, yogurt, and a pastry, which hit the spot and was a good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and location. Riverside views were quite nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and staffs are very nice. Will be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place comfortable room and nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful lobby and building exterior. Rooms are clean and comfortable but the bathrooms are very dated and need upgrading. Bed was excellent quality and medium on the soft hard scale.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOhn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and clean. Beautiful decor for the holiday; felt cozy. They were gracious enough to have our bagged breakfast earlier than usual to accommodate our morning departure. Close to Bowdoin, restaurants and shops. Only regret was not dining at the restaurant. Next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to shops and cafes on Maine Street. Quiet. Ample parking. Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant and lobby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Clean facility and pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are doing pretty much everything right at The Federal. The place is elegant and modern, the rooms are lovely and the restaurant is fantastic. We were surprised to find such a sophisticated hotel in Brunswick, and would happily stay there again. The only thing I wish they had was coffee in the room, but it was easy to walk down the hall to the coffee station by the elevator,
The older portion of the hotel
Lobby seating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the updated style in a classic New England building. Great restaurant on site. Close to water for a lovely walk to a bike path. Walkable to "downtown" cute Brunswick
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

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

Best hotel in Brunswick Maine

The Federal is in convenient location , walkable to Brunswick restaurants and the nicest hotel in Brunswick
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was quite comfortable with a nice amount of space. Lots of space on the bathroom. Everything was fresh and clean. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful service, great mattress and bedding, really clean, room was neat as a pin, great shower, beautiful lobby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel. In house restaurant is very nice and very good. We stayed in a suite that had a living room area that is separated from the bedroom. The bathroom has a large bath tub with a very large walk in shower with a separate room where the toilet and sink is at. Living room and bedroom have their own Tv. Bed was comfy with large body like pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All was good inside, clean and very appealing room etc. Drawback was that it was much closer to the highway than we expected so there was constant road noise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to be accommodating. Nice facility with friendly, pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

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

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel. Extremely comfortable. Surprisingly quiet even with it’s proximity to highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Kathryn

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