The Federal

3.5 star property

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Dinner served
Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$121
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

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10 Water St, Brunswick, ME, 04011
  • Place, Maine Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf of Maine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowdoin College
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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 this property

The Federal

3.5-star Brunswick hotel with restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. 3 meeting rooms are available. This Brunswick hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and an elevator. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Federal is a smoke-free property.

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.

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

  • 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
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

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. 472 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 568 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

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

Bethany

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Plano

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

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aston

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the hotel and area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are doing pretty much everything right at The Federal. The place is elegant and modern, the rooms are lovely and the restaurant is fantastic. We were surprised to find such a sophisticated hotel in Brunswick, and would happily stay there again. The only thing I wish they had was coffee in the room, but it was easy to walk down the hall to the coffee station by the elevator,
The older portion of the hotel
Lobby seating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the money. Parking was convenient. room was clean. Could use higher quality sheets. Could use a coffee maker and tea pot in the room. Layout of bathroom (Room 202) was poor. Door opened almost all the way to sink counter making it difficult to get into the room. A slider may be a good alternative. Gym could use an upgrade. Lacks a spin bike and elliptical. Would probably replace the rower with one or both.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent. Pet friendly. Clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far my favorite hotel I stayed on my vacation. I will definitely return the next time I am in the area. High recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, Farmingtn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Did not visit surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel offered a lot of character and it was very clean and cute!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel. In house restaurant is very nice and very good. We stayed in a suite that had a living room area that is separated from the bedroom. The bathroom has a large bath tub with a very large walk in shower with a separate room where the toilet and sink is at. Living room and bedroom have their own Tv. Bed was comfy with large body like pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racheal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

8/10 Good

christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place comfortable room and nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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