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The Federal

2.5 star property
Hotel in Brunswick with free parking

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Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace
Interior entrance
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
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Down duvet
Bathrobes
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

Map
04011, ME, Brunswick, 10 Water St

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 - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gelato Fiasco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frosty's Donuts & Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Portland Pie Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Social Goose - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Federal

Property highlights
The Federal provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Federal have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Federal located?

Situated in Brunswick, this hotel is steps 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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The Federal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 545 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

Wendy

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elegant hotel within walking distance of Maine street restaurants. No views. Seems a little high priced to not include breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. It could use an actual gym.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property! Well maintained (beautiful aesthetics)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An elegant quiet upgraded beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misha

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

Awesome

Great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Misha

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

EASY

Classy , chic and great vibe. The restaurant is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Lynae

Liked: Amenities
Gorgeous property! Lobby is spacious with several seating areas and beautifully appointed. Staff at check in was warm and welcoming. Room was large and again luxuriously decorated. Quiet, and bed was very comfortable. Thermostat functions well for desired room temperature. Only note is that while I LOVE squishy pillows, all four were soft and didn’t support well. A more varied selection would be appreciated. But overall, a delightful stay, and would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Dionisios

Liked: Amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and comfortable place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Courtney

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

10/10 Excellent

WRAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel, remodeled to perfection
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel near the heart of Brunswick. Easy walk to the town center and Bowdoin campus. Excellent on-site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Great hotel, great staff, no complaints!

Great hotel, great staff, no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really nice place, comfortable room and very close to Bowdoin college
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024