Best Western White Mountain Inn ★★★

"I arrived late at night and was immediately greeted by the front desk, by first name. Wonderful welcome and break from my long road trip from Virginia. The hotel is Directly off the exit. It couldn't be more convenient or easy to find! There is a small grocery store and gas station within walking distance, and yet out of sight, leaving the view from the hotel with nothing but it's natural surroundings. I highly recommend and will be returning in the future."

Gale River Motel ★★

"When we arrived, I went inside the front office, and there was no one around, so I called a number on the door, and as I exited the front office, a rude man outside looked at me and said, "You breaking and entering?" I said, "Excuse me?" He said, "The door was locked." I said, "No, it wasn't, it was open." From there, I said I was checking in, gave my name, and he asked if I got his text...I did not. So he then explained the room was open and keys were inside, and to leave the keys on the table when we leave the next morning....that was the start of my stay. The rooms are old, they smell, the decor is falling apart, and the drains in the sink and tub backed up anytime they were used. The room chair springs were broken and felt like getting out of a bean bag chair. The beds were uncomfortable, and for some odd reason, you can only drive-in park, not back-in park in this wide open parking lot (this place is in the middle of nowhere). As my teenage girl was out on a swing set, an odd guy stopped and stared at her. Then, another man drove into the parking lot, stopped his truck, and stared at her too, until he noticed my wife sitting opposite the swings, staring at him. It was a very odd experience for both my girl and my wife. In my experience, if you're a hiker or ski bum just looking for a bed...go for it. If you are a family with kids...spend the extra money and go somewhere other than this."

Stonybrook Motel & Lodge ★★

"Excellent hotel and location, with beautiful landscapes."

Franconia Inn ★★★

Mittersill Alpine Resort ★★

"This resort is huge and has so many amenities… but they are outdated and there was no one there. It seems like it was probably an amazing place at one point, but they’ve let it go. We stayed in room 225 with five people for a family reunion about 30 minutes away near Plymouth. Because of that, the location wasn’t particularly convenient for us, though it might be ideal for those visiting Cannon Mountain or the Franconia area. The unit was accessible for a grandparent using a walker, which was helpful. As others have mentioned, the resort and room felt very dated. The game room was a fun option for the kids, though we did lose a few coins in the machines. The indoor pool had a pipe dripping into it—possibly rain-related—and the hot tubs weren’t warm, with one seeming a bit questionable. The sofa bed was extremely uncomfortable due to the springs, so I ended up just sleeping on the couch itself, which was tolerable. The kitchenette was well stocked as others have described, and the refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave all worked fine—those were the only appliances we used. One notable detail: the room does not have air conditioning, but we were able to open the windows, which helped. We stayed Friday to Sunday during the last weekend in June, while a triathlon was happening next door. Despite that, the resort seemed nearly empty. They clearly state the limited front desk hours, and we were never there when the pub was open, so we can’t comment on that. One unique issue we had was a blown fuse that knocked out the lights in both bathrooms. We called maintenance late Saturday night, and someone came within five minutes to fix it, which we appreciated."