The shot outside the hotel is only half the job. In The Hotel Assassination, you'll want Franklin positioned where he can see Brett Lowrey leave the building without getting caught in the crowd. Players browsing GTA 5 Accounts should remember that this assignment belongs to the single-player story, where preparation matters more than account progression. Head toward the parking structure opposite the Von Crastenburg Hotel and look for a clear view of the entrance. Watch the countdown, then identify Lowrey before firing. He's usually wearing a pink shirt, with security close by. Don't waste your opening on the wrong person.

Have your exit ready before you shoot

Park your car somewhere you can reach quickly, preferably facing your escape route. It sounds obvious, but turning around under pressure can make a simple exit messy. Once Lowrey goes down, leave rather than standing around to see how everyone reacts. If police pick you up, use side streets and corners to break their view, then stay out of sight until the wanted level clears. A fast vehicle helps, but knowing where you're going matters more. You're not trying to win a street race. You're trying to disappear.

Get Franklin ready for the meeting

Lester gives this assignment to Franklin, so check which character you're controlling before looking for the meeting marker at Del Perro Beach. You'll need to progress far enough through the story for the job to become available; completing Friend Request is part of that progression. Bring a weapon you're comfortable aiming and enough ammunition to avoid an awkward shortage. A suppressed rifle can suit the parking structure approach, though you shouldn't assume a quiet shot means nobody will notice.

Choose your firing position before the countdown ends.
Keep the route back to your car clear.

Think about the money before accepting

The financial opportunity is easy to overlook when you're focused on the target. Lester's assignment affects pharmaceutical stocks, so any investment you intend to make beforehand needs attention before you start the job. Read the mission's clues rather than buying shares at random. The payment isn't the only benefit, either. Completing this part of Franklin's story also leads to his move into a Vinewood Hills safehouse. That gives the mission a lasting effect beyond the brief encounter outside the hotel.

If the mission marker isn't showing

Don't keep driving back to the same bench hoping something will change. Check that Franklin is active, review your available story missions, and look for Lester's marker again after making progress. If you're also considering whether to buy GTA V Money, keep that separate from this assignment's single-player investment opportunity. Here, the useful habits are straightforward: prepare before accepting, take a clear shot, and leave yourself an exit. Rushing usually creates more work than it saves.