Plain Kate's Inc
Motel729 Main Street, Franconia, New Hampshire, 03580, Franconia, NH, United StatesShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and cleanliness.
9.2101Reviews- Check-in from 4:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.4 out of 10, at 729 Main Street, Franconia, New Hampshire, 03580.
Nearby Activities: Enjoy snowboarding, cave exploring, and ziplining in the area. Perfect for adventure seekers!
Recreational Fun: Engage in cross-country skiing, hiking, biking trails, and mountain biking nearby. Plenty of outdoor activities to keep you entertained.
Convenient Amenities: With a front desk staffed during limited hours, free self-parking, and comfortable guestrooms with rain showerheads, make yourself at home at Plain Kate's Inc.
Book your stay now and experience the best of Franconia's outdoors!
What this place offers
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Mountain biking nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Free self parking
- Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
- Ziplining nearby
- Housekeeping on request
- Horse riding nearby
Rooms
9.2
Top rated
Rated 9.2 out of 10 by 101 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.4
- Service9.9
- Location9.4
- Rooms9.4
- Amenities8.4
- Value9.4
- Food & drink8.4
Guests mention
Clean and comfortable roomsFriendly and accommodating staffGreat locationValue for money
DavidThis 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…
AbiramiClean room, bed and bath. Great location. Served the purpose to have good sleep and stay the night before we continue or sight seeing journey.
GaryA 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…
JillRoom 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…
TerryI 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…
JoeFranconia 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,…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
729 Main Street, Franconia, New Hampshire, 03580, Franconia, NH, United States
Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 4:00 PM until 08:30 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
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No pets
The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Pets. Pets not allowed
General. Events/parties not allowed
Accessibility. No elevators
General. Professional property host/manager
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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This motel features snowboarding nearby, cave exploring nearby, and ziplining nearby. Recreational activities include cross-country skiing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and mountain biking nearby. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Plain Kate's Inc
What time is check-in and check-out at Plain Kate's Inc?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Plain Kate's Inc allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Plain Kate's Inc?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Does Plain Kate's Inc have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Plain Kate's Inc?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Plain Kate's Inc?
729 Main Street, Franconia, New Hampshire, 03580, Franconia, NH.
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