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The Federal

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Bowdoin College

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Interior entrance
Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace
Interior entrance
Restaurant

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace

Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Wardrobe or closet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Wardrobe or closet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Wardrobe or closet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace

Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Wardrobe or closet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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

  • 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
  • ‪The Gelato Fisaso - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tess Market - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Byrnes Irish Pub - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Federal

Hotel near Bowdoin College
The Federal provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Federal have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English

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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

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
  • 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

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

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

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Federal pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Federal?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Federal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Federal?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Federal located?

Situated in Brunswick, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Casco Bay and Bowdoin College. Androscoggin River and Maine Street are also within 5 minutes. Brunswick Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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The Federal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 488 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

Melisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Russel

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An elegant quiet upgraded beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Idalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and cute place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful service, great mattress and bedding, really clean, room was neat as a pin, great shower, beautiful lobby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to be accommodating. Nice facility with friendly, pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel , beautiful decorated !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy hotel, walkable to Main Street and the college campus. Quiet rooms even though the property is close to a major thoroughfare
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasurable experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 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

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, spacious room, beautiful property, with a lot of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really really nice and very well done renovation feels like new construction and done tastefully and has a classic new England vibe. Perfect place when visiting bowdoin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem of a hotel. Beautiful lobby. Great market with unique snacks. Free onsite parking. Comfortable rooms and super kind and attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and comfortable place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

Dionisios

Liked: Amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facility and staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very enjoyable stay in a clean, comfortable and spacious room with very nice bathroom The onsite restaurant was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Biswajit

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

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024