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Plain Kate's Inc

2.0 star property
Motel in Franconia with free parking

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Plain Kate's Inc, in White Mountain National Forest, offers a genuine escape from daily routines. The surrounding woodland is perfect for unwinding, with hiking trails and natural scenery that let visitors experience the restorative power of spending time outdoors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
729 Main Street, Franconia, NH, 03580

What's nearby

  • Gale River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Ice Castles - 20 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • Loon Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 19.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cannon Mountain Ski Area - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Littleton Freehouse Taproom & Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Schilling Beer Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Inkwell Coffee & Tea House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Plain Kate's Inc

Motel near White Mountain National Forest
Plain Kate's Inc provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Plain Kate's Inc have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and shampoo
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM 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

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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 cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Plain Kate's Inc Motel
Plain Kate's Inc Franconia
Plain Kate's Inc Motel Franconia

Frequently asked questions

Is Plain Kate's Inc pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Plain Kate's Inc?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Plain Kate's Inc?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Plain Kate's Inc located?

Situated in Franconia, this motel is steps from Gale River, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Frost Place and White Mountain National Forest. Franconia Notch State Park and Sugar Hill Sampler are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Plain Kate's Inc Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 181 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, pretty close to some bigger towns with restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The room was spacious, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. There’s a charming market and several restaurants just a short drive away. I would definitely stay here again. The staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abirami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, bed and bath. Great location. Served the purpose to have good sleep and stay the night before we continue or sight seeing journey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very quiet, the staff is amazing and the rooms are clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, easy to find location. Most of all we loved how quiet it was. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If your looking for room service or spa treatments this is not the place. But if you want an affordable, clean, safe, nostalgic place, this is it,. After talking to the owner she really cares about the area her motel and more important her guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Arushi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall it was good one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was all fine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

This is an older ground level, attached buildings no frills hotel. If you’re looking for a reasonably priced clean room with no bells and whistles with good space for 1 night or more this is perfect. The inn keeper Janice is very pleasant and always willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and accommodating and very clean! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel and staff very good and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly and accommodating. Room very comfortable and clean. Location right off the highway, easy access to many things. Very quiet with nice view. Definitely recommend and will be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and affordable!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for hiking, affordable, and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was cute. the owner was amazing and sweet. there wasn’t any electrical outlets in the bathroom and no mirror anywhere else- made it impossible to fix your hair unless you had your own. the location was perfect to a local coffee cafe and near the trails. great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Step back in time to this roadside motel! Decor Needs updates but for location it is great, close to Littleton and the Cannon Tram. Good hiking nearby. There isn’t much to see in Franconia but Littleton is adorable with shops and restaurants. Janice, The manager, Was very accommodating and personable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great area, quaint, with great food nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and tidy... parking was right outside the room...staff was friendly and helpful .. sleigh bed was very comfortable. Well maintained older motel without any frills.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean place. Nice river close by to go to walk. Quiet nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sivaram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Great low cost option
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This cute little hotel served us well! It's not fancy but the bed and the room were comfortable, and we really enjoyed talking with the manager.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was a basic motel room that was exceptionally clean and the beds were comfortable. I think the owner is working hard to improve the property. The office was a bit hard to locate and the property’s street sign showed a different name and then “at Plain Kate’s” which was a bit confusing. It’s located on the main street in town with easy access to I-93.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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