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The Federal

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Bowdoin College

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$262
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

Map
10 Water St, Brunswick, ME, 04011
  • Maine Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Gulf of Maine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Wyler Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Brunswick, ME (NHZ-Brunswick Executive)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • 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

Brunswick

At The Federal you'll be within steps of Casco Bay and Androscoggin River. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this Brunswick hotel, you'll find Bowdoin College.

What's nearby

  • Maine Street - 3 min walk
  • Gulf of Maine - 8 min walk
  • Skolfield-Whittier House - 9 min walk
  • Bowdoin College - 11 min walk
  • Maine State Music Theater - 12 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dog Bar Jim - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Joshua's Restaurant & Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Gelato Fisaso - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tess Market - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Federal

Hotel with free parking, near Bowdoin College
The Federal offers its guests a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
The Federal offers 30 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

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 telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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
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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.

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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Federal Hotel
The Federal Brunswick
The Federal Hotel Brunswick

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Federal?

The Federal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Federal?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Federal on 16 Mar 2025 start from NZ$262.48, 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.

Is parking available at The Federal?

Yep, The Federal has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Federal?

The closest beach to The Federal is Thomas Point Beach (6.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Federal?

No, The Federal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Federal?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Federal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 444 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

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TBH I did have an issue that was sorted to much satisfaction.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roupen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Federal is a beautiful boutique hotel! The room was spacious and clean. The fixtures in the room were lovely and well maintained. The hotel is walking distance to downtown Brunswick and Bowdoin College! A great find in a fun college town!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find in Brunswick
Great find in Brunswick with a lot of charm and nice clean rooms. Excellent location of Main Street within walking distance of almost everything. The hotel seems to have a great restaurant in 555 North, but unfortunately the restaurant is only open for dinner after 5:00. It is a shame as the one thing that is missing from the hotel is a proper breakfast in the morning. Unfortunately the central heating in our room wasn't working, something that must have been like that for a while and they were using a portable AC/Heating Unit for climate control that was quite loud when on high which is what you need to have it at to properly heat the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CLARK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Hilton Head Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel but only offers food service after 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Very clean & comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time there and loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHESTER, Bayside Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too pricey
At $400 a nite seemed over priced - bad overly fluffy synthetic pillows and fan not working in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A plus comfort
The room was very nicely decorated.It was very comfortable. The bedding was amazing( so comfortable).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Federal is within a 5 minute walking distance to Maine St. in Brunswick. The hotel is beautiful, clean and very peaceful. Would definitely recommend and will plan to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Charming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rarely do hotels exceed my expectations. The Federal did that and then some!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful little hidden gem! So pleased that I took a chance and booked this place last minute. The front desk staff were delightful. The lobby had several places to sit and relax if you wanted to escape the room for a bit. The restaurant on site 555 is outstanding! Told my husband I’m already planning a trip back!
King bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a one night stay
This was just a quick one night stay. The pluses were that it was an update large room with good temperature control. I thought they lobby had a cool vibe - loved the decor. Although the bedroom was updated, the bathroom was not. We were on the backside of the hotel and you could hear freeway noise all night. Also, no coffee in the room but instead you go to the end of the hall. It’s the first thing I do in the morning so I slipped out there in my pajamas and of course ran into someone - just wish there was a maker in the room. No ice machine on the floor, so instead you go to the lobby and there is a freezer in a room with individually bagged ice, which was more than we needed so somewhat wasteful and the plastic bag was unnecessary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to highway and Bowdoin Col’ege
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely renovation! We stayed ten years ago when it was called The Daniel. Rooms were spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel but lacked the amenities other hotels generally supply the traveler with. No coffee maker in the room. If you want coffee, you can get it after 6:00am till empty on every floor. No microwave, no ice machine. Doors going to the parking lot, which are accessed through the basement, are open till 12:00am. When we left at 6:00am they were open. No overhead to shield you from the rain when checking in or repacking your car. There is a restaurant on premise, but no snack or soda machine. The hotel seems to be focused on appearance and not so much on the travelers things they need.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel, close to everything and lots of parking!! Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024