Plain Kate's Inc

2.0 star property
Motel in Franconia with free parking

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Basic Room, Mountain View
Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View
View from property
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, rainfall showerhead, towels, soap

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Franconia

At Plain Kate's Inc you'll be steps from Gale River and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Frost Place. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .In proximity to this Franconia motel you'll find White Mountain National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Gale River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ice Castles - 20 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Loon Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 31.2 km

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 in Franconia with free parking
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 a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead. 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • 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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Plain Kate's Inc?

Plain Kate's Inc offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plain Kate's Inc on 18 Dec 2025 start from AU$173.28, including 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.

Is parking available at Plain Kate's Inc?

Yep, Plain Kate's Inc has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Plain Kate's Inc?

The closest beach to Plain Kate's Inc is Echo Lake Beach (5.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Plain Kate's Inc?

No, Plain Kate's Inc does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Plain Kate's Inc?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Plain Kate's Inc?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Marioara

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arushi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall it was good one night stay.
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

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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