The Federal

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Brunswick hotel

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Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Restaurant
Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

About the area

Brunswick

In Brunswick .Within a 5-minute walk of this Brunswick hotel, you'll find Casco Bay and Androscoggin River. Maine Street and West Island Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Frosty's Donuts & Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Gelato Fiasco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Portland Pie Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Delicatessen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Federal

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Brunswick hotel
The Federal offers its guests an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Brunswick hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Federal offers 30 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 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 phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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. 424 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 511 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

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

Luis, Dallas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very good service and awesome rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russel

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with partner
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

Randall

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Mountainside

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel have stayed here a few times
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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