Upon entry into the lobby with its red leather chairs and hardwood floors, I knew I was going to have a comfortable stay. The staff was extremely professional as I checked in, making sure to tell me about the underground parking garage and other hotel ammenities.

I rode the elevator up to the Club Floor and walked into a sitting area full of books and chairs. A side table held a plate of chocolate chip cookies. The decor was all dark wood with a masculine feel about the place. I walked over to a box that looked like a humidor. I opened it expecting to find Cuban cigars and laughed when I discovered a backgammon set. The hotel is a nonsmoking property. There is also a billards table on the second floor. This is the type of a place in which a man orders Scoth.

My room was spacious and comfortable with modern decor, geometric art on the walls. There was a wide desk at which I put my laptop. A couch with fold out bed was near the window. I had a nice view of the heated pool and hot tub. My bed was wonderfully comfortable with tons of big, fluffy feather pillows. The bathroom had stone tiled floors with Aveda products on the counter. I don''t think the tub was big enough for a bath, but the water pressure in the shower was strong and hot!

I visited the Park Bar and Grill the next morning for a nice continental breakfast. (See separate entry.) I peeked into a small business center on the first floor, complete with computer and fax machine for guest use. I learned that the Moorpark has a spa on-site, too, but it was not open as of February 2002.

I enjoyed my stay at the Moorpark, and I would suggest it to any traveler in San Jose for work or pleasure. San Francisco is also only a short drive away.