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Plain Kate's Inc

Motel in Franconia

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Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, towels, soap

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking

Main amenities (2)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Limited hour front desk
The price is P5,293
P5,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - January 4, 2025

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Basic Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Wardrobe or closet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Wardrobe or closet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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729 Main Street, Franconia, NH, 03580

What's nearby

  • Franconia Notch State Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Sugar Hill Sampler - 8 min drive - 5.1 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-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 99 min drive
  • Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV) - 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

Plain Kate's Inc puts you within a 10-minute drive of White Mountain National Forest. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out 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 onsite self parking

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ziplining 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
  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Onsite 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 to 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 like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking.
Does Plain Kate's Inc have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio and a yard.
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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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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10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I were impressed by the interior of our room. It was spacious and very clean- nice flooring, comfy bed, hot shower with good water pressure, great sheets and towels. We had a very quiet and comfortable night there. We enjoyed meeting Janice. She is friendly and a great asset to the motel. There is no microwave, coffee pot, refrigerator, etc but that didn’t matter to us as we travel with what we need. It was a fair price and we would definitely stay again.
Elizabeth, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful, relaxing and enjoyable stay at Plain Kate’s Motel. Honestly, when we pulled in, by the look of the property, we almost didn’t stay here. But we were greeted by Janice in the parking lot. She was very nice. She was running the place by herself and she was very busy cleaning the rooms when we arrived (an hour before check in). She offered to show us a room that she had just gotten ready with a king sized bed like we had reserved. Upon entering the room, we were immediately impressed by how large and spotless the room and bathroom were so we decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly pleased with how comfortable the bed was (even better than our bed at home). There was no AC, TV, microwave, refrigerator or WiFi (the usual expected amenities in a hotel) but we were ok with that. Instead of TV, we enjoyed quiet time relaxing & reading our books after a busy day of touring the beautiful attractions close by. AC might be a must in the summer but it was September and comfortable without. Janice was great and offered us a fan which was really nice since we use a fan nightly at home. The sheets were flannel and very soft and comfy!! We loved that! We felt so rejuvenated and refreshed each morning. The towels were white, clean, thick and luxurious!! Great quality. Plain Kate’s has so much potential. Hopefully the amenities mentioned will be added eventually. We absolutely would stay here again. Thank you Janice!! You are great and part of our fond memories here.
Andrew, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

If all you need a clean place, comfortable bed and hot shower you will get that here. The door did not lock with the key when we left but you could lock it when inside. The internet really didn’t work. No air conditioning but ok for September. It was good for us just to explore the area for a weekend. The owner was super nice. I would stay again!
Karin, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It didn't have amenities which we didn't know but we had no problem with it..we were out most of the time so it was all we needed...comfy beds and safe and quiet place to sleep..thank you ..we will definitely go back
Vivian, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

mike, 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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8/10 Very Good

No internet, but cheaper compare to other hotels nearby
Endelyn, 2-night trip with friends
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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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6/10 Good

Calm and quiet place
Amol, 2-night trip
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