Gurugram: In an evening that underscored discernment over display and craft over convention, TV9 Network hosted the ‘Lounge Knights Awards 2026’, a curated celebration of excellence within India’s rapidly evolving hospitality ecosystem. Held at Hilton Gurugram, the awards recognised institutions and professionals who continue to raise the bar across culinary innovation, mixology, luxury hospitality and guest experience.
Presented by Radico Khaitan, co-powered by Morpheus – Be Your Dream, and styled by Mia by Tanishq, the evening brought together leaders who are shaping India’s food and beverage narrative with vision, integrity and consistency.
Barun Das, MD & CEO, TV9 Network, said, “The Lounge Knights Awards were conceived with a clear editorial intent to recognise credibility, not merely popularity. Our endeavour is to create an aspirational yet accountable platform that honours hospitality brands and leaders who are genuinely shaping India’s culinary and nightlife landscape through excellence and integrity.”
Radico Khaitan was delighted to partner with the Lounge Knights Awards 2026—an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, elegance, and refined experiences. We look forward to what promises to be a memorable night, bringing together distinguished voices, thoughtful conversations, and a shared appreciation for the finer aspects of contemporary luxury.
Conceptualised and curated by News9, the Lounge Knights Awards is an invitation-only, editorially driven platform anchored in credibility and rigorous curation. Designed to spotlight substance over spectacle, the awards celebrate restaurants, bars, lounges, pubs and hotels that demonstrate sustained excellence, innovation and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
The 2026 edition recognised some of the most respected names in the industry, including Grand Hyatt Gurugram, The Lalit – Connaught Place, Radisson Blu Dwarka, ITC Mughal – A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Leela Convention Hotel – East Delhi, The Lodhi – New Delhi, Welcomhotel by ITC – Dwarka, Taj Surajkund, Roseate House – Aerocity, and The Leela Palace – Chanakyapuri, among others each acknowledged for setting enduring benchmarks in luxury, service and experiential hospitality.
Adding a refined visual language to the evening, Mia by Tanishq, the official styling partner, brought understated elegance that mirrored the awards’ premium and thoughtfully curated ethos.
With its sharp editorial lens, emphasis on credibility, and commitment to celebrating true excellence, the ‘Lounge Knights Awards’ continues to emerge as a definitive marker within India’s hospitality and lifestyle landscape honouring those who don’t merely follow trends, but set them.
-Based on Press Release
