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The Federal

Property class: 3.5

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A restaurant with long tables, chairs, and hanging plants.
A modern interior with a curved reception desk, a wooden shelving unit with various decorative items, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious living area with a curved staircase, a round glass coffee table, and a seating arrangement.
A wooden table with wine bottles and a framed certificate, surrounded by chairs and hanging light fixtures in a modern interior with large windows and plant decorations.
A modern living room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a side table with a lamp.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $92
$84 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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10 Water St, Brunswick, ME, 04011
  • Place, Casco Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maine Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowdoin College
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a television.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark wooden headboard, and a striped throw blanket. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and a chair is positioned near the window.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sofa.

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a dark headboard, and a framed artwork above it.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Brunswick

With a stay at The Federal in Brunswick, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LL Bean Flagship Store and Casco Bay. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Androscoggin River and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maine Street.

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Maine Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maine State Music Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bowdoin College - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bowdoin College Museum of Art - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Gelato Fiasco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Federal

The Federal offers 30 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

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 desk chairs and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
You can enjoy a meal at 555 North Restaraunt serving the guests of The Federal, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
555 North Restaraunt - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

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

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
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and 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

The Federal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 695 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 695 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 695 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 695 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 695 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A great place to stay in Brunswick.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel right close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was for a quick overnight, but it was lovely. The hotel is beautiful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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comfortable bedding; convenient restaurant, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful, clean room with helpful staff and quiet grounds, just off of the main thoroughfare in town. Exceptional hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice staff and great room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is beautiful! Well maintained and beautiful, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The morning coffee bar was terrific.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love this hotel its my home away from home
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, central location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything about the stay was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was an excellent stay. We found ourselves in Brunswick by happenstance and booked at the last minute. So we were delighted to find such a well appointed, comfortable, beautiful hotel. Great location, walking distance from town, lovely restaurant attached. Staff very friendly and helpful. Recommend highly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Every aspect of the stay was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pretty hotel in downtown location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Both my wife and I were very pleased with the accommodations. The staff was pleasant and knowledgeable. The room was clean and comfortable. We parked the car and walked to the Main Street for lunch and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Been here several times, always a 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, gorgeous decorations. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed the hotel and area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, nice, comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff, great lobby/common area decor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfy rooms, very quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place with welcoming staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms are really clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant is really good, definitely upscale and not great for kids (which is great or not great, depending on your needs). Easily walkable to downtown. Can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was lovely. We didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026