The Brunswick Hotel reopened in May, 2025, after a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. I visited this boutique property in downtown Brunswick, Maine, just after it had reopened. It’s lighter, brighter, and more luxurious and inviting. Another plus: The Noble Kitchen & Bar restaurant expanded its terrace seating.
The downtown location puts Bowdoin College’s campus, the Amtrak/Concord Coach Lines station, the town mall (village green), and shops and restaurants within a five-minute walk. That makes it easy to catch a performance of the Maine State Music Theatre, a concert in the gazebo on the town mall, or snag a last-minute gift. It also means you don’t need a car (parking is free if you have one), making it an easy getaway from Boston or Portland.
What it’s like to stay at The Brunswick Hotel
Public areas
The hotel’s lobby is open and delightful, with white walls, blue accents, and big windows letting in plentiful natural light. A two-sided central fireplace divides the space into sections. Each has comfy seating, and one has a work station. Access to Noble Kitchen & Bar is from the lobby.
Noble Kitchen & Bar
Noble Kitchen & Bar, open from 4 pm Tuesday-Saturday, offers a relaxed place to enjoy modern coastal cuisine prepared from regional ingredients.
Indoor seating includes tables in two sections and at the bar. A big plus here is the outdoor brick patio with a bar. A free-standing gas fireplace adds a nice glow, and large umbrellas shield the sun’s rays.
We dined outside, starting at the bar for creative cocktails and starters and moving to a table for our main courses. The menu makes it hard to choose. We shared fried Brussels sprouts, chicken wings, and baked artichoke dip. All were very good.
Moving on, I had the grilled leek risotto, which I loved. Others raved about the pan-seared scallops, lobster roll, and ramp fettuccini with clams. And I couldn’t resist the root beer float for dessert. I’ve loved them since my grandmother used to make them for me when I was a kidlet. It didn’t disappoint. Mmmmm.
Guest rooms and suites
Lucky me! I checked into a king suite. For starters, this suite is generously sized. The living room alone would be ideal for a small bridal shower. The decor is in keeping with the public areas. Furnishings included a sleeper couch with chaise, a separate easy chair, and a desk chair, along with a double-ring coffee table and a desk, and a huge TV. Artwork adorned the walls, and included a selection of Bowdoin College mementos. A big window at one end let in plentiful light, while a mini-bar with sink, mini-refrigerator, and Keurig anchored the other end of the room.
The corner suite’s bedroom continued the theme, with windows on two sides brightening it all. The king bed was dressed in lovely white linens with a grey throw and bookended by tables with lights. An upholstered bench rested at the foot of the bed. A blue easy chair with a reading light was in a corner. Another large TV was mounted on the wall over a dresser (with enough drawers for those staying a while to unpack). The closet contained bathrobes and a safe. A hall closet hid luggage racks.
Other guestroom types include: superior king, superior double queen, double queen, standard king, and accessible king, all with a mini-fridge. Some rooms are dog-friendly (fee).
See video tour of my king suite below.
What else to know about The Brunswick Hotel
Other amenities include a morning coffee service in the lobby, a daily newspaper, free wifi and local and long-distance phone calls, and on-site self-parking. The hotel also has a fitness room. Continental breakfast is available for $15. Thanks to its downtown location, numerous coffee houses, bakeries, and restaurants are within walking distance.
Bottom Line
The beautifully renovated The Brunswick Hotel is a welcome addition to downtown Brunswick for both lodging and dining.
