Update:Â It also possible that this isn’t tied to the annual free night after $10,000 in spend, as people with no spend are reporting receiving this free night certificate as well. Please share your data points in the comments below (e.g when your annual fee is due and how much spend you’ve put on the card).
When Club Carlson removed the last night free benefit on the US Bank credit card, they also added a new benefit. It is supposed to be as follows:
If you spend $10,000 or more in a card member year you’ll receive a free night award after the renewal of your card. The free night award was supposed to be only valid on properties in the United States, but @Tym2Trvl received the following mail out that says it can be used at all properties worldwide.
It’s generally agreed that most of the properties in the United States are lackluster, with the properties in Europe being much more appealing. There is always a chance that the marketing mail out contained the wrong information and the e-certificate will only work on properties based in the U.S but if you receive this mail out you would have a very strong case for getting this over turned.

