Europe's must-stay hotels: Four refurbished bucketlist stays

ST GEORGE HELSINKI, FINLAND

Hotel St. George has reopened in the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Dating from the 1800s, the grand building, adjacent to Church Square and designed by Finnish architect Onni Tarjanne has variously been home to the Finnish National Theatre, the Finnish Literature Society and the printing house for the first Finnish newspaper. That storied history is reflected in the beautifully reimagined interiors, alongside the best of modern Scandinavian design. See stgeorgehelsinki.com

CANAVES OIA EPITOME, SANTORINI

Epitome sits above the fishing village of Armeni, a few steps away from Oia's Katharos Beach. Inspired by traditional Cycladic architecture, Epitome marries all-natural materials with a sophisticated modern design across 24 luxurious villas overlooking the bay. Each has a private or plunge pool and plenty of privacy. There's an infinity pool and sunset terrace for up to 80 guests. See canaves.com/canaves-oia-epitome/

HOTEL LUTETIA, PARIS

Closed for four years as a renovation sweeps through, this Saint Germain property will reopen in June under the management of Set Hotels. The Left Bank Art Nouveau beauty promises 184 beautifully designed rooms, including 47 suites, five of which are individually designed. The penthouse suite has private access to a 74-square-metre terrace with 360-degree views. See hotellutetia.com

HILTON IMPERIAL DUBROVNIK

This 1897 landmark has undergone a major renovation and reopened for business in April. Right on the doorstep of Dubrovnik's Old Town with enviable Adriatic views, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed property that has welcomed the likes of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson has, against the trend towards decreasing, increased accommodation to 149 rooms. The iconic exterior has been restored while rooms have been modernised. See www3.hilton.com 3.hilton.com