First, let’s bust the biggest myth: the “castle” is often just a very expensive filming location. Those grand halls with the roaring fire? That’s a set. The actual bedrooms? Usually in a completely different building, often a hotel or a dedicated production lodge nearby.
I’m talking about places like Ardverikie House in Scotland (used for the UK version) or the massive Pendry Hotel in Newport Beach for the US version. The contestants are getting shuttled back and forth like they’re on a weird, paranoid field trip. Imagine the silence on that bus ride after someone just called you a liar on national TV.
And here’s the kicker: the producers separate the cast into two distinct wings or floors. No, really. The Faithfuls and the Traitors are never housed near each other. It’s not for drama—it’s to prevent actual murder attempts, I assume. Or at least to stop whispering through the walls at 3 AM.
The Traitor Suite: A Bunker of Guilt
So where do the actual traitors lay their head? They get the best room. Or the most isolated room. It depends on the season. But usually, they are housed in a separate suite with its own entrance. Why? Because logistics.
Imagine you’re a traitor. You’ve just spent three hours filming a secret meeting in the turret. You’re buzzing with adrenaline. You walk back to your room… and you have to pass the Faithfuls brushing their teeth in the hallway. The constant fear of being overheard discussing your plans for breakfast would drive anyone mad.
The Traitors fans shocked after finding out where contestants stay
So the production team puts them in a soundproofed corner. I’ve heard rumors from crew members (okay, from Reddit) that some Traitors get a little “confession” booth in their actual bathroom to decompress after a long day of sabotage. It’s a very lonely place to be a liar.
