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Plain Kate's Inc

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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729 Main Street, Franconia, NH, 03580
  • Place, Gale River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Franconia Notch State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Room, Mountain View

Basic Room, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. .In the area of this Franconia motel, you'll find Franconia Notch State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Gale River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Loon Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Mount Washington Cog Railway - 32 min drive - 47.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Inkwell Coffee & Tea House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Schilling Beer Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cannon Mountain Ski Area - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taste The Thai & Sushi House - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Plain Kate's Inc

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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.

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.

Plain Kate's Inc Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 198 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff and nice room. The linens and beds were wonderful. Short stay this time, but we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Mattapoisett

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lore

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Plain Kate’s! My room was so cozy, with a very comfy bed. Lots of soft pillows and comforter. My room was very clean and tidy with very soft bath towels. Janice is so nice and accommodating! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brendaen, SANDY

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

erin

Travelled with partner
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

Harsh, Chicago

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Anvitha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gwenda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Anything but swanky, but a very acceptable bargain

This is an old (and I do mean OLD) motel (motor inn?) I booked it by mistake. The on-site manager was very friendly and quickly remedied the problem we had with the TV in our room. Actually, she moved us to a different room, as the Internet connection in the room we were originally in was too weak. The room was very clean and the price was FAR below what others are in the area. With that being said, and I find myself amazed that I am saying this, I’d book it again if I was in the area. I usually stay in much swankier hotels, but with a clean room, a door that locked, and a good mattress……this was quite a bargain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
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

Abirami

Travelled with partner
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

Gregg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A basic motel of the kind not see too often these days. The rooms are well cared for and very clean. The manager is friendly and very helpful. She made some great suggestions about the area which made our trip to Franconia even better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I know this is a no-frills kind of place, but this might have been a bit overboard in that department for my liking. The property needs some love and tidying up because it looks run-down. The room was sufficient, but very drab and the bathroom was dingy. Would have been nice to have a simple fan or anything of some sort in the room to move some air around. It was warm and stuffy, and the flannel sheets didn't help with making for a pleasant night's sleep. It's really not ideal to have all the windows and doors open all the time as the only means of airflow, especially with very noisy neighbors with kids that we unfortunately got next to us. Could easily hear them through the walls. Just not much quiet or privacy. Booked it based on seemingly positive reviews and star rating, but not really sure how that's reflective of this property. Wasn't what I was hoping for or expecting at all. The towels were nice though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Franconia is a tiny town. Both restaurants were closed on the Monday I stayed there. I chose this motel based on the price and being close to the Cannon Mountain Tramway and Mt. Washington Cog Railroad. The motel is old, and the room is basic. It is large and clean, with a comfortable king size bed, but lacks amenities. A refrigerator, but nothing else. As for the lack of AC, I opened the windows and doors, and the room cooled by 10:00 p.m., making for a good night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025