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Plain Kate's Inc

Motel in Franconia

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Bed sheets
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Rainfall showerhead, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Limited hour front desk
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

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Basic Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
729 Main Street, Franconia, NH, 03580

What's nearby

  • Frost Place - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Cannon Mountain - 25 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 27 min drive
  • Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County) - 48 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 88 min drive
  • Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional) - 99 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taste The Thai - Littl - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Iron Furnace Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Littleton Freehouse Taproom & Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cold Mountain Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Schilling Beer Co. - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Plain Kate's Inc

When you stay at Plain Kate's Inc, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of White Mountain National Forest and Franconia Notch State Park. Free self-parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cross-country skiing.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio
  • Garden

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Plain Kate's Inc offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Plain Kate's Inc does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Plain Kate's Inc?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Plain Kate's Inc?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Plain Kate's Inc?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Plain Kate's Inc and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking and horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring.
Does Plain Kate's Inc have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio and a garden.
What's the area around Plain Kate's Inc like?
Plain Kate's Inc is located a short 1-minute walk from Gale River.

Plain Kate's Inc Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

It was a wonderful little place, and the lady that serviced us and helped us out was really kind.
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very clean and comfy.
Nice and clean. Very comfy and quiet.
chris, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lorie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Feng, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfy sheets, fluffy towels. Super friendly staff. Great location Would have loved in room coffee but that’s the only recommendation.
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Place to Stay
50’s Travel lodge with real towels, real bath mat, flannel sheets, and the BEST hot shower ever.
Peggy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Constance, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lianne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, Janice is very welcoming and friendly, units all on ground level, area is very safe. This is not the Hilton but if you can do without TV microwave and refrigerator it is great for the price. There is a nice grocery store / deli / coffee bar right down the road. It is in a fabulous location for Franconia attractions!
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It's just as the name says, Plain. There's no microwave or mini-fridge but a large & comfortable bed in a large rm. & quiet, even tho the interstate is close. There's a grocery store nearby that Kate sent me to, & the deli was more than adequate for my evening meal. I would definitely stay again.
Wayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Retro, clean, convenient, quiet.
This is an older motel with an authentic retro feel but was clean, comfortable and convenient. Note that some online sites say this place is permanently closed but it’s not; it has a new name, All Ways Inn. (The saloon next door is not currently open.) My family came for a fall hiking trip to see the trees in the state park and we all agreed this was lovely. There are other ski towns nearby that are very populated and commercialized; this Inn and town are not, which was perfect for a mental reset. No tv in the room and we were not disappointed. Everything was very clean and comfortable and felt like family with doors open and keys inside when we arrived. There is no “office,” the host saw us arrive and walked up to guide us and even gave us local suggestions where to eat and sightsee. The rooms have front doors and back for beautiful porch sitting, and the river across the street is a must see! Beautiful with trails and benches to watch and listen to the water flow. We are at two locally owned restaurants (Dutch Treat and Hungry Bear Cafe) and they were both excellent. They gave us connected rooms which was convenient. I would have liked a mini fridge in the room but that wasn’t a deal breaker. If we ever return to Franconia, we will stay here.
The new name instead of Plain Kate’s
Comfy rooms, front and back doors.
Retro historical motel/ Inn.
Great food and service for dinner.
Amie, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and helpful, property older but clean and maintained, room was also clean and well maintained. Only negative i can find is no tv in the room.
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and clean!
Great stay! The woman was waiting for us when we arrived and was incredibly friendly. The facilities are a bit old but the place was clean and comfortable and definitely worth the price
Ken, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Visiting the area for the NH Highland Games in Lincoln. This motel is about 15 minutes from Exit 32 and only 2 blocks / 500 yards from Rte 93. There are a number of dining choices and a decent brewpub within 1½-2 miles. Rooms are very clean and well-maintained, but dated, with a 1970's look. Bed was comfortable. No television in our room, but we didnt care as we were there to sleep. Wifi works fine if you really need in-room entertainment.
Jeffery, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sherry, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Joyce, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kumar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Short time.. arrive to 20h30 to 06h30 for hiking in the white mountain. Reservation not complicated.. Sweet place ..clean and confortable for what we pay. No refrigerator and no tv .. don't need this Big parking ! Thanks you Janice !
Sophie, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Understand that the new owners are in the process of bringing a property that has been closed for several years back to life while trying to retain the iconic 1950s "side of the road" style.
1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Good place and perfectly priced.
Richard, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is an old fashioned, wonderful motel. It is exactly what it advertizes--clean, spacious, and with excellent lights, bed and chairs and bathroom. We knew that it would not have TV and we were very happy to read our books in quiet, comfortable serene setting. If you are looking for a restful place to stay and that is what you want, this is the place for you. We highly recommend it.
Ezra, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay for the night for a right price. Katie is a very nice person.
Michal, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Philip, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Ended up leaving, room was not clean and bed was dirty
Brian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Irene, 1-night trip
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