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Plain Kate's Inc

2.0 star property
Motel near White Mountain National Forest in Franconia

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Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, towels, soap
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Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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729 Main Street, Franconia, NH, 03580
  • Place, Cannon Mountain
  • Place, Franconia Notch State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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)
  • 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
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Franconia

In Franconia .A stay at this motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Gale River and 3 miles (5 km) of White Mountain National Forest. Also, Frost Place is within 3 miles (5 km) and Franconia Notch State Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gale River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway - 7 min drive - 6.1 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
  • ‪White Mountain Frosty Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Plain Kate's Inc

Motel near White Mountain National Forest in Franconia
Free self parking is available.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Plain Kate's Inc offers 9 accommodations. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Plain Kate's Inc to the airport?

Plain Kate's Inc is 17.6 mi (27-min drive) away from the Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Plain Kate's Inc?

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plain Kate's Inc on Oct 25, 2025 start from $140.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Plain Kate's Inc have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Plain Kate's Inc.

How close is Plain Kate's Inc to the beach?

This motel is 4 mi (11-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach.

Does Plain Kate's Inc offer free breakfast?

Plain Kate's Inc does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Plain Kate's Inc?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Plain Kate's Inc?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Plain Kate's Inc have a pool?

Plain Kate's Inc does not have a pool.

Does Plain Kate's Inc have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Plain Kate's Inc to downtown Franconia?

Plain Kate's Inc is 0.7 mi away from Franconia.

Plain Kate's Inc Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 172 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

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My week away

The room was very clean and comfortable.janice was very polite professional and friendly. She would ask me if i needed anything. It was very quiet and relaxing. I will definately go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

srinivas

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Anna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan and Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was spacious, clean and quiet. A mini fridge would have been helpful to cool our drinks for the next day's trip. A/C worked well, thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, I would stay here again. Older motel, but everything was clean and everything worked. The rooms are larger than newer hotels. Hotel staff was nice when I called and during check-in. You won't beat the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend like it a lot . It clean , spacious and everything old. But very clean. I like that it was very inexpensive. It grew on me and I would stay here again. She absolutely loved it. The WiFi was not powerful enough to reach our room but it was very charming and not corporate looking at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andria, Waltham

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

10/10 Excellent

Gayle, Dexter

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was really quick and lady was really nice. This place is "old school" and quirky! The rooms were not updated but were clean and beds were comfortable and showers were hot. The room was just as big or not bigger then some chain hotels. I loved the older tiles in the bathroom. Convient off the highway in a quiet part of town. No pool or breakfast, but our room did have an electric kettle and coffee, tea, hot chocolate were provided minus coffee cups, we had our Yetis. The only complaint was the window AC was old and noisy if you put it higher then 2.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing glitchy, but the room was nice and clean, in a great location, and the host was very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

anna

Traveled with family
Linen and towels very clean smelling. Beautiful surroundings. Awesome, helpful staff. Spotted a cockroach, please spray. Smelled smoke several times from tenants. Noisy neighbors next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

Melisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good, the room was plain, as stated in the name of the facility. It was clean, bed was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lowest prices within 20 miles, but very nice, so don't judge by price. Check out their quaint, spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randee, mt. enterprise

Traveled with family
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

Sivaram

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great. It’s old…and perfect. My husband loves old motels and this didn’t disappoint. Janice was above and beyond kind and accommodating and the location was fantastic and had good food options as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moussa, Laval

as very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
As expected. Great location. Very nice owner. Clean and comfortable. Tea and hot chocolate were appreciated. Safe. Nice towels and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025