Russell Durnell Cardiff’s only five star hotel, The St. David’s Hotel, has announced the appointment of a brand new General Manager as it looks forward to the imminent launch of its newly refurbished waterfront bar and restaurant. Russell Durnell takes on the position of General Manager at the iconic Cardiff Bay venue, with a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in the hospitality industry. Originally from Bristol, Russell has previously worked at prestigious hotels across the globe including London’s The Savoy, Jumeriah Group, the Palazzo Versace in Australia, and The Langham.Russell is already playing a pivotal role at The St David’s Hotel as he leads the top-to-toe refurbishment of the restaurant and bar, and a brand new dining concept, which will be revealed in the upcoming weeks.