The Federal

3.5 star property

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Dinner served
Interior entrance
Dinner served
Interior entrance
Dinner served

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Federal

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 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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Federal. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Androscoggin River. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from Casco Bay and Androscoggin River
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 3 meeting rooms available. The Federal also features a 24-hour fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Brunswick hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 515 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 618 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the stay was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty hotel in downtown location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been here several times, always a 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every aspect of the stay was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great lobby/common area decor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with welcoming staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Michele Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the hotel and area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm a loyal guest in this hotel, located in my hometown. The staff clearly cares about their guests. The rooms are great, the amenities are great, the staff is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karolyn

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

Nancee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely cute and decor perfect for its era. Decorated for Christmas elegant. Comfy bed, amazing shower. Plenty of options for eating out in the area. Definitely want to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, friendly and helpful staff, and overall a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful space. Clean. Well-designed. Close to downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel, strongly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the four seasons Brusnwick. Excellent decore, fantastic service, and even the cities best fine dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place comfortable room and nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, spacious room and hotel in easy walking distance to downtown Brunswick. We enjoyed the optional bagged breakfast with fruit, yogurt, and a pastry, which hit the spot and was a good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and location. Riverside views were quite nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room looks elegant. The bed is very comfortable. Nice towels and bath robes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with gorgeous rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOhn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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