Roger Russell has been appointed as general manager of the Moxy Hotel and Residence Inn Cork, which opened in September. The dual properties are Marriott Bonvoy portfolio hotels, operated by the JMK Hospitality Group.
The Moxy Hotel and Residence Inn Cork, located at Camden Place, offer two distinct yet complementary experiences. Moxy Cork features bold, playful designs and social spaces aimed at modern travellers, including ‘plug and meet’ areas, ergonomic workspaces, and 24/7 food and beverage services.
Adjoining the Moxy, the Residence Inn Cork provides extended-stay amenities, with spacious studios and suites, a gym and laundry room, fully equipped kitchens, and complimentary grocery delivery services, for guests to have ‘a home-from-home feel on longer stays.’
“Mr Russell’s extensive background in hospitality management, combined with his passion for innovation, positions him to lead these two unique properties to great success,” said Sonia Kajani, director of the JMK Hospitality Group. “Under his leadership, we look forward to seeing Moxy and Residence Inn Cork thrive as standout destinations for travellers in Ireland.”
Russell brings over two decades of experience, including 16 years as general manager at the Metropole Hotel Cork, where he led key initiatives in operations, budgeting, and guest services. He has also held senior roles, such as deputy general manager at the Gresham Metropole Hotel and operations manager at the Gresham Memphis Amsterdam, further strengthening his expertise in hotel management, event planning, and food-and-beverage operations.
Russell is well known in the Cork hospitality and business community, both as a former board member of the Victoria Quarter and through his involvement with the Guinness Cork Jazz steering committee, and he has been very supportive of the Cork on a Fork festival since its inception three years ago.
