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The Federal

2.5 star property
Hotel in Brunswick

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Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed
Restaurant
Exterior
Interior entrance
Located near Bowdoin College, The Federal offers a warm welcome with free in-room WiFi. Savor the top-notch dining options and enjoy extended parking for your convenience. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff and property condition.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes

Room options

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Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Wardrobe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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
  • Maine State Music Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bowdoin College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 21 min drive
  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 34 min drive
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 36 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 37 min drive
  • Brunswick Station - 15 min walk
  • Freeport Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dog Bar Jim - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Gelato Fisaso - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tess Market - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Byrnes Irish Pub - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Federal

The Federal puts you within a 15-minute drive of LL Bean Flagship Store. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. The helpful staff and restaurant get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Federal Hotel
The Federal Brunswick
The Federal Hotel Brunswick

Frequently asked questions

Does The Federal offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Federal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Federal?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Federal?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Federal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What's the area around The Federal like?

The Federal is a short 1-minute walk from Casco Bay and 3 minutes' walk from Maine Street. Travellers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.

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The Federal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant was popular and received rave reviews, with many guests praising the delicious food and great service. (12 reviews)
  • The self-parking lot is great and the large parking lot is convenient to a rear door and elevator. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Pancake pillows
Jordan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely clean and beautiful.
Lindsay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
FRANCIS P, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and comfortable place!
Jill, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time there and loved it!
Peggy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great facility and staff. Highly recommend!
Courtney, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Dionisios, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Sumana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was amazing
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean hotel. Would stay here again!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Federal is a very nice boutique hotel in Brunswick. The staff was friendly and the facilities were well maintained and beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. I'm already looking forward to our next stay there.
Christopher, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very enjoyable stay in a clean, comfortable and spacious room with very nice bathroom The onsite restaurant was fabulous
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, clean facilities, located right by downtown and easy to access. Wish the restaurant opened a little earlier or had breakfast.
Harold, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful hotel, close to everything and lots of parking!! Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
George, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel, remodeled to perfection
WRAY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice stay
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice accommodations. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very nice property.
CHESTER, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was nice.
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel near the heart of Brunswick. Easy walk to the town center and Bowdoin campus. Excellent on-site restaurant.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pretty area with lots to do nearby. The local restaurants are great! It is an easy drive to many attractions too.
Sharon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We booked our stay at The Federal just because it looked nice and seemed like a good price. What we discovered was a wonderful and chic hotel with an extremely comfortable room in a completely remodeled hotel. We’ll definitely stay at The Federal again.
Ryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean & comfortable!
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay walkable to Bowdoin college

Wonderful hotel, have stayed multiple times! Always come back to this hotel when in the. Area, walking close to food, university, and fun! Beautifully furnished, very comfortable beds etc.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved room, staff very friendly and helpful, restaurant excellent.
Ann, 1-night trip