Located near Bowdoin College, The Federal offers a warm welcome with free in-room WiFi. Savor the top-notch dining options and enjoy extended parking for your convenience. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff and property condition.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Main amenities (2)
Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Daily housekeeping
Lift
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Room options
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Premier Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
17 reviews
(17 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
22 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
37 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
56 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Premier Single Room, 1 King Bed
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
66 reviews
(66 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Harriet Beecher Stowe House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Bowdoin College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 21 min drive
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 34 min drive
Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 36 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 37 min drive
Brunswick Station - 15 min walk
Freeport Station - 15 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
The Federal puts you within a 15-minute drive of LL Bean Flagship Store. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. The helpful staff and restaurant get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Federal Hotel
The Federal Brunswick
The Federal Hotel Brunswick
Frequently asked questions
Does The Federal offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Federal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Federal?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Federal?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Federal?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What's the area around The Federal like?
The Federal is a short 1-minute walk from Casco Bay and 3 minutes' walk from Maine Street. Travellers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.
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The Federal Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The on-site restaurant was popular and received rave reviews, with many guests praising the delicious food and great service. (12 reviews)
The self-parking lot is great and the large parking lot is convenient to a rear door and elevator. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
18 Jul 2025
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff
Melisa
Melisa, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
24 Jul 2025
Great restaurant and lobby
Corey
Corey, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Jun 2025
Great stay. Clean facility and pleasant staff.
Russel
Russel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Jul 2025
An elegant quiet upgraded beautiful hotel
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jul 2025
Very unique and cute place
Idalia
Idalia, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jul 2025
Helpful service, great mattress and bedding, really clean, room was neat as a pin, great shower, beautiful lobby
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Jul 2025
Staff went out of their way to be accommodating. Nice facility with friendly, pleasant staff
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 May 2025
Lovely hotel
Annemarie
Annemarie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 May 2025
Small hotel , beautiful decorated !
Osman
Osman, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Jun 2025
Classy hotel, walkable to Main Street and the college campus. Quiet rooms even though the property is close to a major thoroughfare
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Jun 2025
Beautiful boutique hotel. Extremely comfortable. Surprisingly quiet even with it’s proximity to highway.
Nina
Nina, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Very pleasurable experience
David
David, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 May 2025
We loved this property and this
Bianca
Bianca, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Mar 2025
Comfortable bed, spacious room, beautiful property, with a lot of parking.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Apr 2025
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
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Mar 2025
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.
Katherine
Katherine, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Dec 2024
Good location and comfortable place!
Jill
Jill, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 May 2024
Great stay!
Dionisios
Dionisios, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Oct 2024
Second time there and loved it!
Peggy
Peggy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Sept 2024
Great place!
Sumana
Sumana, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jan 2025
Great facility and staff. Highly recommend!
Courtney
Courtney, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Aug 2024
Nice and clean hotel. Would stay here again!
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Aug 2024
A very enjoyable stay in a clean, comfortable and spacious room with very nice bathroom
The onsite restaurant was fabulous