Rather than eating in their restaurant - walk across the street to the Hanger or Doc Waters. Both restaurants are over the water and with much better food and atmosphere than the Gold Belt. Same goes for the bar - so many more to choose from within walking distance.
I just had a cousin call that wasn't impressed with her stay here after I recommended it. She called it similar to a low end Holiday Inn. Keep in mind - this ain't Hong Kong or Bangkok. Hotels are much more functional here. The attraction to Alaska is outdoors! (I didn't tell her that!)
The view from the water side is great from all floors - the higher the better.






