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Plain Kate's Inc

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Franconia motel

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

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, Gale River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Mountain Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪31 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
(10 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 Frost Place. Also, White Mountain National Forest 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 - 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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Franconia motel
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plain Kate's Inc on Dec 25, 2025 start from $112.5, 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.

Reviews

Plain Kate's Inc Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prabhnoor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Plain Kate's Inc was an amazing experience! The host was wonderful—very friendly and helpful with great recommendations for places to visit. The room was spotless, cozy, and truly worth the stay. Overall, an excellent experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Isabelle

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Immy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Charming, friendly, clean

We had a great stay here, friendly staff, wonderful sheets and towels, dated but clean and charming. Bring an eye mask though, miniblinds only, no black out curtains, so it was bright when the sun came up. And the A/C worked well but cycled off and on all night so it was disruptive to have the noise going off and on as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. We slept well, room was clean. Front desk attendant was a sweetheart. However we are not users of marijuana and the front office smelled very much like Cheech and Chong spent a lot of time there. Not welcoming at all for non drug users. But if you do, you'll love it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious. AC kept the room cold during a very hot and humid day. Great value for the money. If you are used to a 5 Star Hotel with a ton of amenities, then this isn't you're type of place. Close to Franconia Notch Park and the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

David

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

Great vaule old fashioned motel

Old fashioned motel that was very clean and comfortable. Great location to all the tourist places we wanted to do and see. Great value for the money as long as you understand you're not getting a luxury room and bath. Janice was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kate's

Clean, quite, convenient, and appropriately priced. Nice friendly family oriented staff. Does not have all the amenities of a large chain hotel. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple

Quiet, simple, and relaxed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bill

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

Great place in Franconia

Great value for the money. Room was big. I can find no complaints other than access to plugs at desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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