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Plain Kate's Inc

2.0 star property
White Mountain National Forest surrounds this peaceful retreat where travelers can truly disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with the outdoors

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Plain Kate's Inc, in White Mountain National Forest, offers a genuine escape from daily routines. The surrounding woodland is perfect for unwinding, with hiking trails and natural scenery that let visitors experience the restorative power of spending time outdoors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Franconia is home to Plain Kate's Inc. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Franconia Notch State Park. New England Ski Museum and Chutters are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Franconia travel guide
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729 Main Street, Franconia, NH, 03580

What's nearby

  • Gale River
    Gale River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Franconia Notch State Park
    Franconia Notch State Park
    4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Aerial panorama of Franconia Notch State Park, the slopes of Mount Lafayette and Mount Cannon ski resort, above Echo Lake, in the fall season, in New Hampshire
    Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Loon Mountain Resort
    Loon Mountain Resort
    20 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Mount Washington Cog Railway
    Mount Washington Cog Railway
    33 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Inkwell Coffee & Tea House
    10 min drive
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    7 min drive
  • Schilling Beer Co.
    9 min drive
  • Circle K
    11 min drive
  • Littleton Freehouse Taproom & Eatery
    9 min drive

About this property

Plain Kate's Inc

Motel near White Mountain National Forest
Located close to Franconia Notch State Park, Plain Kate's Inc has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All guest rooms at Plain Kate's Inc offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, shower/bath combinations and shampoo
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and housekeeping

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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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Plain Kate's Inc pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Plain Kate's Inc?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Plain Kate's Inc located?

Situated in Franconia, this motel is steps from Gale River and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from White Mountain National Forest. Frost Place is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Plain Kate's Inc Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom, close to Franconia shops, Janice is such a lovely person - she always makes my stay wonderful. Excellent water pressure also, and comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Plenty of parking Comfortable stay Would stay again Ownner was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hayk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, pretty close to some bigger towns with restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lore

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abirami

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, easy to find location. Most of all we loved how quiet it was. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel and staff very good and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for hiking, affordable, and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Sivaram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erin

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
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8/10 Good

David

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prabhnoor

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Step back in time to this roadside motel! Decor Needs updates but for location it is great, close to Littleton and the Cannon Tram. Good hiking nearby. There isn’t much to see in Franconia but Littleton is adorable with shops and restaurants. Janice, The manager, Was very accommodating and personable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

Franconia Stay

Room was clean, good sized and comfortable. Amenities were somewhat sparse; instant coffee, no ice available, bathroom lacked electrical outlets for wife’s dryer and flat iron. Overall, adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024