The Hotel Assassination targets Brett Lowrey as he leaves the Von Crastenburg Hotel. A sniper shot satisfies the mission’s weapon-specific gold objective. The job also affects two in-game stocks, so make a separate manual save before starting if you want to manage the investment sequence.
Step-by-step walkthrough
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Prepare before meeting Lester
Buy a sniper rifle and ammunition if Franklin does not already have them. For the in-game market strategy, buy Betta Pharmaceuticals (BET) on BAWSAQ before the assassination with whichever protagonists you want to include. Each character has a separate balance and portfolio.
Keep an earlier manual save. BAWSAQ availability and return sizes can differ by version and service availability, so do not build the plan around a guaranteed percentage. The Hotel Assassination must be completed to advance the story; the remaining Lester assassinations can be saved for later when the characters have more money.
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Take the car-park firing position
Drive to the hotel and enter the multi-storey car park opposite the entrance. Find a position with a clear view of the target’s exit route and keep a vehicle ready for departure. Let the countdown run while you watch through the scope.
Avoid creating a disturbance before Lowrey appears. Police attention or frightened pedestrians can turn a controlled shot into an unnecessary chase.
Use the sniper rifle when Lowrey leaves the hotel for Sniper Boy. -
Shoot Lowrey with the sniper rifle
Identify Lowrey as he emerges and take the sniper shot before he escapes. Sniper Boy requires the sniper-rifle kill; explosives can complete the assassination but do not meet that weapon condition.
Use a clear view of the target rather than firing into the whole group at the entrance. Once the objective confirms the hit, stop shooting and leave the area. Lose any wanted level if you were seen.
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Finish the call and monitor the stocks
After the escape, Franklin reports success to Lester and receives the new Vinewood Hills safehouse. For the market sequence, monitor BET’s post-mission rise and sell when you are satisfied with the return. Advance in-game time in manageable intervals and recheck the portfolio rather than sleeping through several days blindly.
Bilkinton (BIL) on LCN is the recovery trade after its price falls following the hit. Buy after the drop, then watch for the rebound before selling. Returns and timing vary, so use the live in-game portfolio and the earlier save instead of expecting one fixed percentage on every release.
Gold medal checklist
- Sniper Boy: Kill Brett Lowrey with a sniper rifle. This is the actionable weapon requirement for gold.
- Time and Money Earned: The result screen also records completion time and the payment. No fixed gold time threshold is listed for this mission.
Common questions
Should I leave this assassination until after the ending?
This one is mandatory for story progress. Save the other four Lester assassination missions for later if you want to invest the larger endgame balances.
Will mission replay increase my main-save stock profits?
Use the normal story save for the investment sequence. A replay is for mission objectives and medals, not a replacement for buying stocks before the event in your ongoing save.
What happens next
Franklin moves into 3671 Whispymound Drive. Continue the main story and Blitz Play preparations; the other assassination missions can wait if you are planning the endgame stock route.