R house Hotel Group

California-based R House Hotel Group is facing opposition over its proposal to build a sprawling resort, including a helipad, in Round Top, a hamlet of the town of Cairo in Greene County, upstate New York. The project includes a 91,000-square-foot lodge, 87 cabins, a restaurant, spa, wastewater treatment plant, tennis courts, and 287 parking spaces. The controversial helipad and the overall size of the plan, larger than an earlier proposal for the site, have raised concerns among the residents. Some of the 127 units will be condos, while the rest will be managed by a hotel brand, potentially Six Senses. Opponents argue the project is too big and will harm the environment, while proponents highlight the need to boost tourism in the area. The public hearing on the project is ongoing.