The Hotel Assassination (2024)

The Hotel Assassination (1)Spoiler Warning: Plot details, ending details, or both are in the text which follows.

Man, you get what you give out, Mr. Lowrey.

— Franklin Clinton upon killing Lowrey

The Hotel Assassination is the first assassination mission in Grand Theft Auto V given to protagonist Franklin Clinton by Lester Crest.

Contents

  • 1 Overview
  • 2 Mission Objectives
  • 3 Gold Medal Objectives
  • 4 Aftermath
    • 4.1 Public Liberty Online Newsaper
    • 4.2 Weazel News (Radio)
  • 5 Deaths
  • 6 Rewards
  • 7 Stock Tip
  • 8 Video Walkthroughs
  • 9 Trivia
  • 10 Navigation

Overview

Lester meets Franklin near the Del Perro Pier and explains his method of manipulating the stock market: buying stock of the rivals of a less-than-ethical company, then taking out a major figure in that company and selling the stock once the prices go up. Franklin, however, is hesitant about it as he doesn't consider these sort of kills as 'a good deed', but Lester assures him he now can because these people are 'assholes', and tells Franklin to kill Brett Lowrey, CEO of Bilkinton Research and the figurehead of a scandal after an erectile dysfunction pill he released, Priapol, was discovered to be the cause of several heart attacks, while he is leaving the Von Crastenburg Hotel in Richman. Lester suggests two ways in which this can be accomplished: by shooting Lowrey with a sniper rifle or by destroying Lowrey's car (with Lowrey inside) with a sticky bomb. Regardless of how the player chooses to kill the target, once Lowrey is dead, Franklin must escape the scene and any resulting wanted level. Once this is accomplished, the mission ends. Post-mission, Franklin then calls Lester to confirm that the job is done. Lester tells Franklin that their investment portfolio is getting a "little successful". Lester figured that tangible assets would be the best investment, so he bought a house in Vinewood Hills. Also, that he needed someone to live there due to tax purposes. So, Franklin came into mind, and Lester told him that all of his stuff was being moved in from his aunt's house to the new property. Franklin was surprised and ecstatic that Lester was giving him an entire property for free, as well as feeling relieved, for not having to live with his crazed aunt Denise, ever again.

Mission Objectives

  • Go to the hotel.
  • Wait for the target to appear.
  • Assassinate the target.
  • Leave the area.
  • Lose the cops. (Only if you have been spotted)

Gold Medal Objectives

  • Sniper Boy - Kill the target using a Sniper Rifle
    • For an easy snipe and clean getaway, go to the second level of the car park. Stand just a little back from the edge, overlooking the two vehicles. Wait until the checkout time arrives. Lowrey will enter from your right, and will be the only man not wearing a suit. Snipe him in the chest/neck/head, then get in their vehicle and leave the car park on the opposite side as the hotel. Use Franklin's ability to get out quickly without crashing. You can also snipe the target from the top floor and escape through the ramp. The mission will immediately be complete after landing in the street.

Aftermath

Public Liberty Online Newsaper

"The Betta Pharmaceuticals share price is on the rise, following the news that Brett Lowrey, CEO of Bilkinton Research - the company behind the new erectile dysfunction wonder drug Priapol - has been murdered in Los Santos. Mr. Lowrey's business practices had come under scrutiny in recent days following widespread reports of heart attacks from Priapol users and accusations that Bilkinton had paid off the FDA. The LSPD has said that a full investigation into his death will be underway within hours."

Weazel News (Radio)

"A pharmaceutical CEO found murdered. Brett Lowrey, CEO of Bilkinton Research, the company that manufactures controversial new heart stopping erectile dysfunction drug Priapol has been found murdered in Los Santos. With Betta Pharmaceuticals share price already spiking on the news, there won't be many Mollis investors weeping tonight."

Deaths

Rewards

The reward is $9,000. Thanks to Lester, Franklin now owns a new safehouse in Vinewood Hills, the 3671 Whispymound Drive. Franklin's previous safehouse is turned into a "center for women" by Denise Clinton, and the interior and garage are no longer accessible to the player (unless they use glitches or tricks). On the enhanced and expanded & enhanced editions, the garage is still usable, however.

Stock Tip

  • Pre-mission preparation:
  • Post-mission
    • Wait for a few in-game hours or sleep once before selling the stocks so that they can reach their maximum value; the percentage of return here is ~50%. Be advised - after about 24 in-game hours, the value of the stock will start to drop.
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      Once again, invest all the money of all three characters, but this time choose Bilkinton Research. Their share price has cratered, but will start to recover within about 72 in-game hours. It should fully mature to its pre-assassination level in another 72 in-game hours. The percentage of return here can easily surpass 100%.
  • Timeline: Purchase Betta Pharmaceuticals stock and complete the mission on Monday, sell the stock by Tuesday, purchase Bilkinton Research stock by Friday, and sell that stock anytime after the following Monday.

Note: save the game in a different slot before doing this mission, so you can reload in case anything goes wrong.

The Dollar Pills stock is an alternative, in case the player is unable to access the Bawsaq site, just do as explained above and you should get a percentage of return of 100% with the Dollar Pills.

Video Walkthroughs

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GTA 5 - Mission 33 - Hotel Assassination 100% Gold Medal Walkthrough

Hotel Assassination Mission Walkthrough

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GTA 5 - Mission 33 - Hotel Assassination First Person Gold Medal Guide - PS4

First Person Walkthrough

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GTA 5 PC - Mission 33 - Hotel Assassination Gold Medal Guide - 1080p 60fps

PC 60FPS Walkthrough

GTA Series Videos - GTA 5 PS5 - Hotel Assassination
[Gold Medal Guide - 4K 60fps]

Trivia

  • If the player switches from Franklin to either Trevor or Michael and then back to Franklin, it will instantly bring the player into the cutscene of Franklin being informed by Lester that Franklin has a new safehouse, and the game will introduce the player to Franklin's new safehouse.
  • Besides the news about Lowrey's death, there's also a news article from Daily Globe about a lawsuit against Redwood Cigarettes. This is a foreshadowing of the events of the next assassination mission.
  • The player needs to be careful on where they escape because if the player is careless, Franklin might end up going to the wrong exit thus receiving 2 wanted levels.
  • Franklin can take the FIB Granger if he chooses to snipe the target. Since it's a police vehicle, you'll need to put it into your new Garage.
  • This is the only assassination mission that must be completed to progress the story, (since Franklin gets a new safehouse and must choose the final missions) the other assassination missions can be done after completing the story.
    • If this mission isn't complete before doing Blitz Play, after the last heist setup for that mission, Franklin will text Michael and Trevor telling them to wait as he needs to do something for Lester.
  • It is best to do Three's Company before this mission, as it will give Franklin a free Heavy Sniper, meaning that the player can invest more money from the jewelry store heist.
  • After completing the mission, if Franklin quickly drives to his aunt's house and enters it while on the phone with Lester his room will be full of his possessions; when the phone call ends the environment is quickly refreshed. After being refreshed his possessions will disappear from his room and he will be locked and trapped inside the house.

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Tao Cheng The Hotel Assassination (29)
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Solomon Richards The Hotel Assassination (36)

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FAQs

What should I invest in after hotel assassination? ›

Hotel Assassination

This mission is forced upon you to progress the story, so have all three characters invest in Betta Pharmaceuticals (BET) on the BAWSAQ once the mission is completed. The stock will eventually start to rise, but it may take around 20 minutes of real time to get there.

When should I invest for the Hotel Assassination? ›

Hotel Assassination - Buy Betta Pharmaceuticals stock on BAWSAQ. After completing the mission, sell all stock for an 80% profit. Players can wait an extra three days and buy stock for Bilkington on LCN. This stock will bounce after a week or so, and players can make a further 80% profit.

Who is the target in the Hotel Assassination? ›

The target in the Hotel Assassination is Brett lowrey, the CEO of Bilkinton Research.

How to do the Hotel Assassination? ›

Mission Objectives
  1. Go to the hotel.
  2. Wait for the target to appear.
  3. Assassinate the target.
  4. Leave the area.
  5. Lose the cops. ( Only if you have been spotted)

Do redwood stocks go back up? ›

The Multi-Target Assassination

In this assassination you are damaging the shares of Redwood in order to raise the shares of Debonaire. You may have to wait a few days for Redwood to rebound, so just keep sleeping until it peaks (usually 48 hours).

What to buy before hotel assassination? ›

Betta Pharmaceuticals

Can you make money off The Hotel Assassination in GTA 5? ›

Hotel Assassination

Sell Betta Pharmaceuticals (50% profit) after the mission. Save the game by sleeping to accelerate time. After the mission: Buy Bilkinton Research (LCN) after waiting for three days or more. Then stay for at least a week and sell it before the next mission.

Is it profitable to invest in a hotel? ›

Owning a hotel can be profitable if you have the right combination of location, price point, quality of the physical asset, marketing strategy, dedicated employees, and supportive investors and management partners. However, a hotel isn't profitable by default, so you can expect a lot of hard work to generate profit.

Why did Lester give Franklin a house? ›

Lester gave Franklin his house in GTA 5 for "tax purposes" After completing The Hotel Assassination, Lester will eventually call Franklin.

What stocks to buy after Lester Missions? ›

When the mission is completed, save the game as Franklin several times until the profits hit around 35%, and then sell the holdings. Next, you must purchase Redwood (REC) stocks, save the game as Trevor six to eight times, and reload the save file.

Do you have to do the first Lester mission with Franklin? ›

GTA 5 The Hotel Assassination

The first assassination mission that Franklin receives from Lester is required to move the story forward, and it is the only one that should be completed before the final heist has been pulled off.

Who is Franklin supposed to assassinate at hotel? ›

Lester asks Franklin to take down Brett Lowrey, CEO of Bilkinton Research, who is staying at the Von Crastenburg Hotel. Unlike the other Assassination Missions, this mission is mandatory for story progression, so it must be played at this specific point in the story.

How do you get Lester to stop calling you? ›

The only way you can get them to stop calling about the Facility (Lester), Bunker (Agent 14) and the Hangar (Ron) is to actually buy those properties. When it does come time to buy, buy the Bunker first, then Facility, then Hangar.

Should I invest in Bilkington after hotel assassination? ›

After completing The Hotel Assassination mission, Bilkinton's price in the stock market will have a major drop, so it is recomended that the player buy Bilkinton's stocks after the mission is finished and wait 2-3 days until their price return to the pre-assassination level, for a tidy profit.

How much redwood is left? ›

Fewer than 120,000 acres, or 5 percent, of the original redwood forest remains today. It's a tragedy to have lost most of the ancient redwoods; however, science-based forest restoration holds the key to bringing back what we've lost.

Should I invest in redwood? ›

Valuation metrics show that Redwood Trust, Inc. may be overvalued. Its Value Score of F indicates it would be a bad pick for value investors. The financial health and growth prospects of RWT, demonstrate its potential to underperform the market.

Why is redwood so valuable? ›

Redwood is perhaps the most sustainable building material

The main energy source for the growth of redwood is the sun. In fact redwood forests are amazing solar powered lumber factories. Lumber keeps that carbon safely out of the atmosphere and helps reduce emissions.

What is the maximum money in GTA 5? ›

The maximum amount of money you can have in GTA V is $2,147,483,647. The reason for this is due to the way the game has been coded: the number 2,147,483,647 is the maximum value for a 32-bit signed integer in computing, and thus the maximum possible score, money, etc.

Why is BAWSAQ down? ›

Sometimes, you may be facing the GTA 5 BAWSAQ down for maintenance issues that might be trivial. You may have some problems with the login of your gaming console. You may not have properly logged on to your gaming console. So make sure that you are logged on to Playstation Network (PSN) or Xbox Live.

What is the money cheat in GTA 5? ›

No, there is no money cheat for GTA 5—not even in the singleplayer mode. But if you are looking for some quick cash, we've collected up some of the best GTA 5 money making tips around.

What's the best illegal business in GTA? ›

All in all, the cocaine lockup is the most profitable of the businesses, with the meth lab coming in as second place.

Is there a secret money in GTA 5? ›

In GTA V, you can discover hidden money locations and unlock many rewards, including cash, weapons, and other valuable items.

How much does it cost to build a 100 room hotel? ›

“A 100-room economy hotel/motel will cost around $7,750,000 to build, with a mid-range version costing $22,500,000 and as much as $61 million for a 5-star hotel,” said Reid Hogan, a commercial real estate advisor at LandCashin. “The corresponding average cost per room is $77,500, $225,000, and $610,000.

How much does it cost to build a 5 star hotel in India? ›

For luxury hotels, the construction cost is generally about Rs 6,000-7,000 per sq ft for a 200-key hotel, generally developed on about 175,000 sq ft of built-up area. So, at least Rs 150 crore is spent above the ground and the rest for land acquisition, which is usually about Rs 100 crore.

How much does a hotel cost per night? ›

New data from travel site Hopper shows that U.S. hotel prices averaged $212 per night in January — that's 54% higher than the same month in 2022. Planning on taking a trip soon? Make sure that your trip is covered with Travel Insurance.

What illness does Lester have in GTA 5? ›

Due to his limited mobility, Lester has grown considerably overweight, and he also suffers from asthma.

Who did Franklin have a kid with GTA? ›

It's fairly obvious that Franklin is not only married, but also has children with Tanisha. Keep in mind that Tanisha herself never physically appears in GTA Online.

Who is Lester in GTA in real life? ›

Jay Klaitz (born in 1978 or 1979 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American actor and voice actor.

What is the best thing to invest in GTA story? ›

Before you complete the Mission Legal Trouble, invest in AirEmu and sell it after the mission Legal Trouble then invest in the share FlyUS because it will fall dramatically. Once you complete the mission Meltdown (a few missions later) the share price will return to what it was pre Legal Trouble.

What Lester Mission pays the most? ›

After the player has correctly invested their money in previous missions, The Construction Assassination will pay out the highest amount of money.

Does Franklin ever get paid by Devin? ›

Devin Weston gives Michael, Franklin, and Trevor repo jobs and does not pay them at the end of it. This angers the protagonists and they finally get their revenge against him after he even tries to get Michael's family killed and asks Franklin to kill Michael.

Does Lifeinvader stock ever go back up? ›

Stock prices can change every ten minutes or so in the game. This doesn't mean they will fluctuate, merely that they could and typically do.

When did Franklin lose his virginity? ›

According to Tonya, Franklin lost his virginity to her behind a Burger Shot when he was 13. Franklin, however, denies this and claims "nothing serious" happened, though it's possible he could be just saying that because he feels embarrassed by it.

What should I invest in before my first Lester mission? ›

The first mission given to Franklin by Lester tasks him with taking out Brett Lowrey of Bilkinton Research. Before stepping into the marker, GTA 5 players should switch to all characters and invest everything into Betta Pharmaceuticals. After the mission, they should sell the stocks when the max return reaches 50%.

Does Michael ever forgive Franklin? ›

Michael refuses to forgive Franklin and claims he should have killed him when he broke into Michael's house. The game gives the player a choice to hoist Michael up or drop him.

How did Lester get crippled? ›

A speeding driver sent him 130 feet into the air and ultimately to the hospital with twenty broken bones and a collapsed lung. As a result of the accident, Lester's right arm became partially paralyzed, and he spent several months rehabbing in the hospital.

Who is Lester's girlfriend in GTA 5? ›

— Huang introducing Georgina Cheng to Lester Crest and the GTA Online Protagonist. Georgina Cheng (Traditional Chinese: 陳·喬治娜, Simplified Chinese: 陈·乔治娜) is a character in the Grand Theft Auto series who appears in Grand Theft Auto Online as the tritagonist of The Diamond Casino Heist update.

Is Lester Brad GTA 5? ›

Brad was a former member of the group that Lester, Michael and Trevor were a part of.

Can you make money off the hotel assassination? ›

Hotel Assassination - Buy Betta Pharmaceuticals stock on BAWSAQ. After completing the mission, sell all stock for an 80% profit. Players can wait an extra three days and buy stock for Bilkington on LCN. This stock will bounce after a week or so, and players can make a further 80% profit.

What stock do I invest in before the hotel assassination? ›

Hotel Assassination

This mission is forced upon you to progress the story, so have all three characters invest in Betta Pharmaceuticals (BET) on the BAWSAQ once the mission is completed. The stock will eventually start to rise, but it may take around 20 minutes of real time to get there.

Does Merryweather stock go back up after the last mission? ›

However, if you pick The Third Way, Merryweather will decrease in value by over 50% and never return to its original value. To make money by investing in Merryweather, you should choose The Time's Come (Kill Michael). It will increase in value for about a 250% return.

What stocks to buy in GTA 5 after assassination? ›

While other assassination missions require you to trade beforehand, you must remember not to purchase or sell any stocks before The Bus Assassination mission. Complete the assignment and buy Vapid (VAP) stocks. Save the game as Trevor four to eight times until the profits are around 90%.

What should I invest in before meltdown GTA 5? ›

Invest all money in it prior to completing "Meltdown", then quickly complete the mission "The Big Score". After completing "The Big Score" FlyUS stock should yield a 100% return; invest all money made from "The Big Score" in it. Wait for FlyUS stock to yield a 158% return, then sell all of it.

Can stocks make you rich in GTA V? ›

The easiest way to make lots of GTA 5 money is by completing Stock Market Assassination Missions issued by Lester. There are five of these in total, and if you follow the instructions on this page correctly you'll be able to earn over $2 billion, which is more than enough to allow you to buy everything in the game.

How to get unlimited money in GTA 5? ›

While GTA 5 features an extensive list of cheats for all sorts of other things, none of them let you add money. That's right. There is no money cheat in GTA 5.

What to buy to get rich in GTA 5? ›

GTA Online: Businesses You Need To Buy To Get Rich
  1. 1 The Nightclub.
  2. 2 Arcade. ...
  3. 3 Crates Warehouse. ...
  4. 4 Cocaine Lockup. ...
  5. 5 Meth Lab. ...
  6. 6 Counterfeit Cash Factory. ...
  7. 7 Bunker. ...
  8. 8 Vehicle Warehouse. ...
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Can you make money off the hotel assassination in GTA 5? ›

Hotel Assassination

Sell Betta Pharmaceuticals (50% profit) after the mission. Save the game by sleeping to accelerate time. After the mission: Buy Bilkinton Research (LCN) after waiting for three days or more. Then stay for at least a week and sell it before the next mission.

Should you invest in Merryweather at the end of GTA 5? ›

To make money by investing in Merryweather, you should choose The Time's Come (Kill Michael). It will increase in value for about a 250% return. These are all of the stocks currently known to be affected by story events.

What is the highest paying heist on GTA 5 online? ›

The Diamond Casino Heist payout is by far the highest in GTA Online. The rewards for the mission add up to $10.34 million on normal difficulty, and it can go up to $11.37 million, if the heist is on hard difficulty.

What is the most profitable thing in GTA 5? ›

The best supply businesses in GTA 5 currently to buy are Special Cargo and Bunker. For the basic level, you should go for the Bunker business because Special Cargo requires a lot of investment in it. But it is also the best profit-generating business.

What is death wish GTA? ›

Deathwish option in GTA 5's last mission outcome

Deathwish is the canon ending for GTA 5 since Michael, Franklin, and Trevor are supposed to survive in the end. Choosing the Third Way results in an all-out fight against all the factions that have wanted to take Michael, Trevor, and Franklin down throughout the game.

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