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Plain Kate's Inc

2.0 star property
Motel in Franconia with free parking

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Basic Room, Mountain View

Basic Room, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Franconia

At Plain Kate's Inc you'll be steps from Gale River and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from White Mountain National Forest. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Franconia motel include Franconia Notch State Park and Flume Gorge.
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What's nearby

  • Gale River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Echo Lake Beach - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway - 7 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taste The Thai & Sushi House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cannon Mountain Ski Area - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Littleton Freehouse Taproom & Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Schilling Beer Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maia Papaya - ‬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.

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

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 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plain Kate's Inc on 15 Sept 2025 start from AU$187.26, 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. 105 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 151 reviews

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host was wonderful give us suggestions on where to eat. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For one night it worked.out for our need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plain Kate’s was fantastic! Super clean, spacious, comfy bed and very responsive host. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

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

Friendly, comfortable & clean weekend stay

Great weekend stay at a reasonable price. Extremely comfortable bed, very clean, and super friendly and nice service. Convenient location. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a peaceful great time loved every minute
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy, quite, excellent value, smilling helpful staff, and sparkling clean. What more to ask? It was exactly what we were looking for in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moussa

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Close to our destination
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful and friendly check-in . It was safe,clean, warm,and quiet. We were going to Ice Castle and close by. Hard to review one night in Feb. The new Roku TV’s came in the day we arrived. It’s better than other 60’s motels we’ve stayed at. We don’t spend much time in a room and enjoy the beauty of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the room. The staff was kind, helpful, and friendly. It was clean, easy to find, and a perfect location off 93 in the whites. Almost perfect! This is a hard review because I wish I could give it 10/10, But, I couldn’t sleep due to the thin walls and noisy heating. Our neighbor’s phone was going off all night. We could hear every single sound they made, so conversations in the middle of the night were intrusive. I use earplugs and white noise apps due to being an OIF veteran/light sleeper, too, but the noise was so close it was impossible. Nothing helped. Three 2 hours of sleep nights max definitely interfered with my ability to function and think. So, it was disruptive. Aside from that, though, it’s very clean and cute! I highly recommend if you’re a deep sleeper, you will be very happy! I just had to say something for my fellow light sleepers because the struggle was real.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay! The lady who checked us in/out was so friendly and helpful. Clean and comfortable room. We will definitely make this place our go-to for the Littleton/Franconia area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Hrotswitha, Enfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner went way above to assure me we had a room even though your system could not locate our reservation via on line chat reps
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rob and sue ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great value for the price. Nothing fancy, but was very clean and the staff was very friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once again, I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Janice is more than accommodating, and the bed is super comfy, water pressure is great, and the location is perfect for me needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic clean accommodations Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice woman at check in. Very clean & cozy rooms. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna, Lincoln

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient.. staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Sneaky good!

The best of the low cost NH hotels, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025