Lashio area

I'm looking for the latest info regarding places to stay in Lashio. I'm told that there is a large difference between a Chinese-run hotel and several locally run guest houses. The person who shared that info is an experienced traveler in the area, the last time she was there the Chinese hotel was charging $40/night, but prices are really fluid in Myanmar at this time.

If anyone has recent info to share, especially about new places that are allowed to have foreign travelers, I'd appreciate hearing from you. However, I'm about to start a month-long retreat in the next day or two, so if I don't respond to your posts with a thank-you I'm not being impolite, I'm just being quiet on a cushion somewhere.

Thanks in advance.