London, 2 March 2025 — Joginder Sanger, a prominent UK-based hotelier and entrepreneur, passed away on Friday night at the age of 79. He died surrounded by family after being hospitalized following a stroke.
Born in Jalandhar, Sanger moved to the UK, where he started with a travel agency and an exclusive Air India contract before expanding into the hospitality industry.
He established several well-known hotels in London, including the Washington Mayfair Hotel, Courthouse Hotels in Soho and Shoreditch, and the Bentley in Kensington.
His hotels became a preferred stay for Indian celebrities, politicians, and business figures.
“He was a dear friend since the 1950s; I will miss him terribly,” said NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, 94. “Like me, Joginder was also born in Jalandhar, and we shared so many experiences together.
He will be missed by the Indian community in Britain, to which he made immense contributions.”
Sanger was recognized for his contributions to business and philanthropy in the UK. He served as Chair of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in London for several years, calling it the “greatest honor” of his life to be part of an institution that welcomed everyone with love and regard for Indian culture.
He is survived by his wife Sunita, son Girish, and daughter Reema.
