Roger Russell announced as new general manager of Cork's Moxy Hotel and Residence Inn

Well known Cork hotel manager, Roger Russell has been announced as general manager of Moxy Hotel and Residence Inn which opened in recent months.

Mr Russell brings over two decades of experience, including 16 years as general manager at The Metropole Hotel Cork. 

He has also held senior roles such as deputy general manager at The Gresham Metropole Hotel and operations manager at Gresham Memphis Amsterdam.

Mr 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 has been supportive of Cork on a Fork Festival since its inception three years ago.

Dual properties Moxy Hotel and Residence Inn Cork are Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio hotels and are operated by the JMK Hospitality Group.

A spokesperson for the properties said that since joining JMK Group in June 2024, Mr Russell has been “committed to fostering a vibrant team culture at Moxy and Residence Inn Cork”.

The establishments, which opened in September, are located at Camden Place and offer “two distinct yet complementary experiences” with Moxy Cork providing facilities such as social spaces, ergonomic workspaces, and 24/7 food and beverage services.

Adjoining the Moxy, the Residence Inn Cork provides “extended-stay amenities” such as gym and laundry room facilities and fully equipped kitchens services for guests to have a “home from home feel on longer stays”.

Speaking on Mr Russell’s appointment, Sonia Kajani, director of JMK Group said:

“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.

“Under his leadership, we look forward to seeing Moxy and Residence Inn Cork thrive as standout destinations for travellers in Ireland.”